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China - Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Sep 15, 2023

China's June 2023 Meat Imports Reach Staggering $1.8B

China Meat Imports

After two months of decline, purchases abroad of meat increased by 14% to 411K tons in June 2023. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, meat imports surged to $1.8B (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. China Meat Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Meat in China (million USD)
Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023
Brazil7699119388771,003921812705552534355275566
Australia162244198192205244175203140146198232248
New Zealand202233242234186145149185190210221182232
Argentina234315313255214236212178145193163190223
Uruguay17418319111210511412111288.193.9105129102
Spain73.271.688.010384.999.913814211378.478.192.166.3
Denmark15.714.326.644.359.569.272.695.550.525.917.816.119.3
Others335367353383318385396348314318314365347
Total1,9652,3382,3492,2012,1752,2142,0761,9691,5921,6001,4501,4811,804

Imports by Country

In June 2023, Brazil (121K tons) constituted the largest supplier of meat to China, accounting for a 29% share of total imports. Moreover, meat imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (50K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by New Zealand (47K tons), with an 11% share.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Brazil was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Argentina (+1.6% per month) and New Zealand (+3.4% per month).

In value terms, Brazil ($566M) constituted the largest supplier of meat to China, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($248M), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a 13% share.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil stood at -2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Australia (+3.6% per month) and New Zealand (+1.2% per month).

Imports by Type

Beef (cattle meat) (234K tons), pork (128K tons) and lamb and sheep meat (47K tons) were the main products of meat imports to China, with a combined 99% share of total imports. Horse, mule and donkey meat, goat meat and meat of camels and other animals lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 0.5%.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by goat meat (with a CAGR of +69.4%), while imports for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, beef (cattle meat) ($1.3B) constituted the largest type of meat supplied to China, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by pork ($295M), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by lamb and sheep meat, with a 12% share.

Import Prices by Country

In June 2023, the meat price amounted to $4,385 per ton (CIF, China), growing by 6.4% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2022 an increase of 6.6% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $5,564 per ton. From August 2022 to June 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($6,134 per ton), while the price for Canada ($2,143 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 Denmark (+2.5%), 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 meat 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 1108 - Meat of asses
  • FCL 947 - Buffalo meat
  • FCL 1127 - Meat of camels
  • FCL 867 - Meat of cattle
  • FCL 870 - Meat of cattle, boneless
  • FCL 1017 - Goat meat
  • FCL 1097 - Horse meat
  • FCL 1111 - Meat of mules
  • FCL 1158 - Meat of other domestic camelids
  • FCL 1151 - Meat of other domestic rodents
  • FCL 1035 - Pig meat
  • FCL 1141 - Rabbit meat
  • FCL 977 - Meat of sheep

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  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
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  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)
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

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  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)

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    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. Exports 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. 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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