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China - Fruits - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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May 14, 2023

Fruit Import in China Rises Dramatically to $824M in March 2023

China Fruit Imports

For the third consecutive month, China recorded growth in overseas purchases of fruits, which increased by 42% to 487K tons in March 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, fruit imports skyrocketed to $824M (IndexBox estimates) in March 2023. Overall, imports continue to indicate a notable increase.

COUNTRYImport Value of Fruit in China (million USD)
Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023
Thailand85.33151,1221,27974830011692.7220331223154214
Chile14320211237.97.34.03.91.56.69.520.264.1195
Vietnam15116414252.336.724.147.189.913583.911095.5154
Peru93.566.113.19.713.916.212.14.42.513.113.928.265.0
Philippines54.159.267.360.949.349.355.654.347.042.443.246.456.3
Cambodia30.632.826.323.919.515.815.410.513.313.920.222.426.1
Ecuador13.416.015.617.714.712.69.69.414.55.15.511.714.1
Others66.416118117220314420770.468.554.145.944.198.9
Total6371,0161,6791,6541,092566467333507553481467824

Imports by Country

Vietnam (150K tons), the Philippines (81K tons) and Chile (75K tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to China, with a combined 63% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Thailand, Cambodia, Peru and Ecuador, which together accounted for a further 27%.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +4.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Thailand ($214M), Chile ($195M) and Vietnam ($154M) were the largest fruit suppliers to China, with a combined 68% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of +8.0%, saw 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.

Imports by Type

Bananas and plantains (196K tons), non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified (110K tons) and plums and sloes (51K tons) were the main products of fruit imports to China, together accounting for 73% of total imports. These products were followed by grapes, pineapples, peaches and nectarines, oranges, watermelons, mangoes, mangosteens and guavas, grapefruits, avocados, dates, figs, apples, pears and quinces, kiwi fruits, lemons and limes, tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas and papayas, which together accounted for a further 27%.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the biggest increases were in mandarin and clementine (with a CAGR of +11.1%), while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified ($306M) constituted the largest type of fruit supplied to China, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by plums and sloes ($139M), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by bananas and plantains, with a 15% share.

Import Prices by Country

In March 2023, the fruit price stood at $1,694 per ton (CIF, China), jumping by 25% against the previous month. Over the period under review, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from March 2022 to March 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +2.6% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on March 2023 figures, fruit import price increased by +24.6% against February 2023 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2022 an increase of 44% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $2,639 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to March 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Thailand ($3,700 per ton), while the price for the Philippines ($695 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
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    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

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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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