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China - Animal And Pet Feed - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Jun 29, 2023

Animal Feed Export in China Drops 5% to $141M in April 2023

China Animal Feed Exports

Animal feed exports from China reached 120K tons in April 2023, stabilizing at March 2023. The total export volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.0% from April 2022 to April 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 with an increase of 38% month-to-month.

In value terms, animal feed exports reduced slightly to $141M (IndexBox estimates) in April 2023. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 with an increase of 21% against the previous month.

COUNTRYExport Value of Animal Feed in China (million USD)
Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023
Vietnam24.324.521.317.717.316.220.217.618.410.514.820.821.8
Malaysia9.012.826.115.520.321.023.828.016.515.615.214.215.4
Netherlands21.55.417.16.68.44.613.75.58.610.13.911.213.4
Indonesia8.011.09.58.74.33.75.75.18.511.89.97.88.4
South Korea5.57.16.77.98.06.07.07.26.87.34.96.06.7
Thailand8.78.910.23.25.94.93.33.74.29.46.88.15.6
Germany3.03.02.21.42.00.81.73.13.23.43.93.05.4
India4.93.63.22.82.52.01.82.31.92.23.54.04.0
Pakistan3.13.13.52.21.51.93.13.43.42.21.32.23.2
Spain0.52.51.11.51.50.91.31.94.81.71.64.53.1
United Kingdom0.10.30.60.55.40.60.50.91.11.32.02.92.6
Philippines4.06.34.55.64.14.82.93.93.73.54.32.72.5
Colombia1.61.91.81.90.51.11.01.91.91.81.42.32.5
Others54.675.557.259.861.459.648.863.059.949.448.758.646.5
Total149166165135143128135148143130122148141

Exports by Country

Vietnam (18K tons), the Netherlands (15K tons) and South Korea (11K tons) were the main destinations of animal feed exports from China, with a combined 36% share of total exports. Indonesia, Germany, Pakistan, India, the UK, the Philippines, Malaysia, Spain, Thailand and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the biggest increases were in the UK (with a CAGR of +41.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for animal feed exported from China were Vietnam ($22M), Malaysia ($15M) and the Netherlands ($13M), together accounting for 36% of total exports. These countries were followed by Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand, Germany, India, Pakistan, Spain, the UK, the Philippines and Colombia, which together accounted for a further 31%.

the UK, with a CAGR of +28.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In April 2023, the animal feed price stood at $1,180 per ton (FOB, China), dropping by -6.1% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2022 an increase of 20% month-to-month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $1,661 per ton. From July 2022 to April 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In April 2023, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($4,923 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($613 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the animal feed market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 10911010 - Premixtures for farm animal feeds
  • Prodcom 10911033 - Preparations used for farm animal feeding (excluding premixtures): pigs
  • Prodcom 10911035 - Preparations used for farm animal feeding (excluding premixtures): cattle
  • Prodcom 10911037 - Preparations used for farm animal feeding (excluding premixtures): poultry
  • Prodcom 10921060 - Preparations used for feeding pets (excluding preparations for cats or dogs, p.r.s.)

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
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  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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