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China - Nuts - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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May 16, 2023

Nuts Import in China Increases Rapidly to $39M in March 2023

China Nuts Imports

In March 2023, purchases abroad of nuts was finally on the rise to reach 14K tons after two months of decline. In general, imports posted strong growth.

In value terms, nuts imports surged to $39M (IndexBox estimates) in March 2023. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced expansion.

COUNTRYImport Value of Nuts in China (million USD)
Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023
United States15.814.420.710.918.218.019.952.793.983.230.813.027.8
South Africa0.70.20.23.210.010.019.219.814.523.46.90.92.3
VietnamN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A0.61.00.70.30.20.12.2
Indonesia2.11.71.61.41.71.72.00.30.80.80.31.02.1
Australia3.85.38.814.025.233.230.845.936.729.013.44.02.0
Iran3.05.21.71.51.00.80.60.84.011.93.90.51.2
BeninN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A0.30.10.6
TogoN/AN/A0.24.21.41.81.40.4N/A0.4N/A0.7N/A
South KoreaN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A4.34.50.7N/AN/AN/AN/A
Others0.10.61.64.613.813.57.46.25.15.93.20.40.9
Total25.527.434.939.871.379.086.113215615559.020.739.0

Imports by Country

In March 2023, the United States (7.8K tons) constituted the largest nuts supplier to China, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, nuts imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (1.8K tons), fourfold. Vietnam (1.7K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at +4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+1.0% per month) and Vietnam (+102.5% per month).

In value terms, the United States ($28M) constituted the largest supplier of nuts to China, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($2.3M), with a 5.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 5.8% share.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to +4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: South Africa (+10.4% per month) and Vietnam (+57.1% per month).

Imports by Type

Almonds (5.4K tons), nuts, nes (5.2K tons) and pistachios (1.4K tons) were the main products of nuts imports to China, with a combined 87% share of total imports. Cashew nuts and hazelnuts lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by cashew nut (with a CAGR of +40.8%), while imports for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, almonds ($17M), nuts, nes ($11M) and pistachios ($8.6M) appeared to be the most imported types of nuts in China, together accounting for 95% of total imports. These products were followed by hazelnuts and cashew nuts, which together accounted for a further 5.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In March 2023, the nuts price amounted to $2,844 per ton (CIF, China), declining by -12.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price showed a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2022 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $4,244 per ton in November 2022; however, from December 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 Australia ($7,647 per ton), while the price for Benin ($667 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 South Korea (+10.5%), 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 nuts 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 221 - Almonds
  • FCL 223 - Pistachios
  • FCL 222 - Walnuts
  • FCL 220 - Chestnuts
  • FCL 217 - Cashew nuts
  • FCL 225 - Hazelnuts (Filberts)
  • FCL 216 - Brazil nuts
  • FCL 234 - Nuts nes
  • FCL 224 - Kolanuts
  • FCL 226 - Areca nuts

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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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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

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    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

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    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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    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. Harvested Area: 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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