China - Cocoa Paste - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingChina Experiences a Sharp 33% Surge in Cocoa Paste Prices, Reaching An Average of $3,218 per Ton
China Cocoa Paste Import Price in April 2023
In April 2023, the cocoa paste price amounted to $3,218 per ton (CIF, China), growing by 33% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $5,213 per ton in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to April 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($5,230 per ton), while the price for Ghana ($2,113 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
| COUNTRY | Import Price of Cocoa Paste in China (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
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| Apr 2022 | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | |
| Indonesia | 6,478 | 6,439 | 6,276 | 6,565 | 6,839 | 5,856 | 6,300 | 5,626 | 5,827 | 6,286 | 3,967 | 4,411 | 5,230 |
| Singapore | 4,062 | 4,247 | 4,082 | 4,189 | N/A | 3,888 | 4,134 | 3,938 | 4,009 | 4,187 | 4,320 | 4,146 | 4,376 |
| Malaysia | 4,668 | 3,518 | 4,078 | 4,043 | 4,186 | 3,829 | 3,676 | 4,440 | 3,294 | 3,012 | 2,945 | 3,392 | 3,451 |
| Cameroon | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2,674 | N/A | 2,712 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3,314 |
| Netherlands | 2,071 | 4,890 | 2,322 | 4,340 | 1,389 | 4,575 | 4,291 | 1,832 | 3,954 | 1,808 | 1,732 | 1,892 | 2,976 |
| Ghana | 2,078 | 2,813 | 3,571 | 3,475 | 1,890 | 2,690 | 3,509 | 2,529 | 1,500 | 2,046 | 3,470 | 1,177 | 2,113 |
| Average | 4,554 | 4,303 | 4,924 | 4,957 | 3,853 | 4,031 | 5,213 | 4,143 | 3,368 | 3,931 | 3,248 | 2,421 | 3,218 |
China Cocoa Paste Imports
In April 2023, the amount of cocoa paste imported into China declined dramatically to 1.6K tons, falling by -22.6% against March 2023 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated slight growth from April 2022 to April 2023: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.5% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on April 2023 figures, imports decreased by -23.0% against February 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 when imports increased by 104% m-o-m.
In value terms, cocoa paste imports reached $5.1M (IndexBox estimates) in April 2023. Overall, imports showed a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 when imports increased by 92% month-to-month.
China Cocoa Paste Imports by Country
Ghana (564 tons), Malaysia (341 tons) and Indonesia (295 tons) were the main suppliers of cocoa paste imports to China, together accounting for 76% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Singapore and Cameroon, which together accounted for a further 19%.
From April 2022 to April 2023, the biggest increases were in Singapore (with a CAGR of +28.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Indonesia ($1.5M), Ghana ($1.2M) and Malaysia ($1.2M) were the largest cocoa paste suppliers to China, with a combined 77% share of total imports. the Netherlands, Singapore and Cameroon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.
Among the main suppliers, Singapore, with a CAGR of +28.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cocoa paste 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.
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
