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China - Fruits - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Sep 19, 2023

China'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. China Fruit Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Fruit in China (million USD)
Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023
Thailand1,27974830011692.72203312231542151,160945906
Vietnam52.336.724.147.189.913583.911095.5154150274461
Philippines60.949.349.355.654.347.042.443.246.456.357.374.855.3
Peru9.713.916.212.14.42.513.113.928.265.049.922.724.8
Chile37.97.34.03.91.56.69.520.264.119614862.620.7
Ecuador17.714.712.69.69.414.55.15.511.714.113.116.319.3
Cambodia23.919.515.815.410.513.313.920.222.426.126.723.014.2
Others17220314420770.468.554.145.944.198.9202202236
Total1,6541,0925664673335075534814678251,8081,6211,737

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.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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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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    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Yield And Growth
    16. Exports And Growth
    17. Export Prices And Growth
    18. Market Size And Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports And Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
    25. Yield, 2012–2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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