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View PricingChina's June 2023 Fruit Imports Surpass $1.7B
China Fruit Imports
In June 2023, supplies from abroad of fruits decreased by -2.7% to 625K tons, falling for the second consecutive month after four months of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 when imports increased by 42% against the previous month.
In value terms, fruit imports expanded notably to $1.7B (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2023 with an increase of 119% against the previous month. As a result, imports attained the peak of $1.8B. From May 2023 to June 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure. 
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Fruit in China (million USD) | ||||||||||||
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| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | |
| Thailand | 1,279 | 748 | 300 | 116 | 92.7 | 220 | 331 | 223 | 154 | 215 | 1,160 | 945 | 906 |
| Vietnam | 52.3 | 36.7 | 24.1 | 47.1 | 89.9 | 135 | 83.9 | 110 | 95.5 | 154 | 150 | 274 | 461 |
| Philippines | 60.9 | 49.3 | 49.3 | 55.6 | 54.3 | 47.0 | 42.4 | 43.2 | 46.4 | 56.3 | 57.3 | 74.8 | 55.3 |
| Peru | 9.7 | 13.9 | 16.2 | 12.1 | 4.4 | 2.5 | 13.1 | 13.9 | 28.2 | 65.0 | 49.9 | 22.7 | 24.8 |
| Chile | 37.9 | 7.3 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 1.5 | 6.6 | 9.5 | 20.2 | 64.1 | 196 | 148 | 62.6 | 20.7 |
| Ecuador | 17.7 | 14.7 | 12.6 | 9.6 | 9.4 | 14.5 | 5.1 | 5.5 | 11.7 | 14.1 | 13.1 | 16.3 | 19.3 |
| Cambodia | 23.9 | 19.5 | 15.8 | 15.4 | 10.5 | 13.3 | 13.9 | 20.2 | 22.4 | 26.1 | 26.7 | 23.0 | 14.2 |
| Others | 172 | 203 | 144 | 207 | 70.4 | 68.5 | 54.1 | 45.9 | 44.1 | 98.9 | 202 | 202 | 236 |
| Total | 1,654 | 1,092 | 566 | 467 | 333 | 507 | 553 | 481 | 467 | 825 | 1,808 | 1,621 | 1,737 |
Imports by Country
Thailand (207K tons), Vietnam (172K tons) and the Philippines (80K tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to China, with a combined 73% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Ecuador, Cambodia, Peru and Chile, which together accounted for a further 11%.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the biggest increases were in Peru (with a CAGR of +10.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest fruit suppliers to China were Thailand ($906M), Vietnam ($461M) and the Philippines ($55M), with a combined 82% share of total imports.
Vietnam, with a CAGR of +19.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports by Type
In June 2023, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified (308K tons) constituted the largest type of fruit supplied to China, accounting for a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, bananas and plantains (129K tons), twofold. Mangoes, mangosteens and guavas (50K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8% share.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified totaled +1.4%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: bananas and plantains (-1.6% per month) and mangoes, mangosteens and guavas (-4.9% per month).
In value terms, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified ($1.2B) constituted the largest type of fruit supplied to China, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by mangoes, mangosteens and guavas ($148M), with an 8.5% share of total imports. It was followed by kiwi fruits, with an 8.2% share.
Import Prices by Country
In June 2023, the fruit price stood at $2,778 per ton (CIF, China), rising by 10% against the previous month. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2023 when the average import price increased by 58% m-o-m. The import price peaked in June 2023.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($4,372 per ton), while the price for the Philippines ($694 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fruit 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:
- FCL 515 - Apples
- FCL 521 - Pears
- FCL 523 - Quinces
- FCL 526 - Apricots
- FCL 534 - Peaches and nectarines
- FCL 536 - Plums
- FCL 486 - Bananas
- FCL 489 - Plantains
- FCL 577 - Dates
- FCL 569 - Figs
- FCL 574 - Pineapples
- FCL 572 - Avocados
- FCL 571 - Mangoes
- FCL 490 - Oranges
- FCL 495 - Tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas
- FCL 507 - Grapefruit and pomelo
- FCL 497 - Lemons and limes
- FCL 512 - Citrus fruit nes
- FCL 560 - Grapes
- FCL 567 - Watermelons
- FCL 568 - Melons, Cantaloupes
- FCL 600 - Papayas
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- Per Capita consumption
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
