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China - Sauces and Seasonings - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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China - Sauces and Seasonings - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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May 28, 2023

Sauce and Seasoning Export in China Rises Sharply to $248M in March 2023

China Sauce and Seasoning Exports

In March 2023, overseas shipments of sauces and seasonings increased by 42% to 81K tons for the first time since November 2022, thus ending a three-month declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.2% from March 2022 to March 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain months. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sauce and seasoning exports skyrocketed to $248M (IndexBox estimates) in March 2023. The total export value increased at an average monthly rate of +2.6% over the period from March 2022 to March 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in November 2022 when exports increased by 34% month-to-month. The exports peaked in March 2023.

COUNTRYExport Value of Sauce and Seasoning in China (million USD)
Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023
Thailand18.326.411.936.221.223.319.224.030.728.823.722.427.7
Malaysia24.127.716.214.519.024.415.313.117.420.011.413.627.1
United States16.917.317.013.014.011.89.39.811.213.011.07.017.7
South Korea14.914.013.814.515.013.512.014.514.617.611.913.115.4
Philippines6.86.87.15.17.25.84.55.86.46.28.33.26.0
Japan5.04.46.25.16.45.64.66.15.05.05.66.75.8
Indonesia3.82.92.84.54.24.93.04.64.42.63.84.64.8
Nigeria1.62.91.86.03.14.73.93.04.53.42.81.94.1
Australia2.53.23.33.14.73.53.33.13.32.53.32.13.1
United Kingdom2.42.42.43.22.43.21.92.31.62.72.31.42.9
Russia1.41.41.81.72.53.33.12.63.32.22.62.12.4
Canada3.22.02.21.92.04.22.02.22.31.52.80.92.2
Myanmar1.81.01.11.51.30.91.30.90.82.51.61.91.8
Others80.469.880.591.792.799.086.985.2132132107113127
Total183182168202196208170177238240198194248

Exports by Country

The United States (12K tons), South Korea (7.1K tons) and Malaysia (3.9K tons) were the main destinations of sauce and seasoning exports from China, with a combined 28% share of total exports. Thailand, the Philippines, Nigeria, Indonesia, Japan, the UK, Australia, Russia, Canada and Myanmar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of +8.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Thailand ($28M), Malaysia ($27M) and the United States ($18M) constituted the largest markets for sauce and seasoning exported from China worldwide, together accounting for 29% of total exports. These countries were followed by South Korea, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, Nigeria, Australia, the UK, Russia, Canada and Myanmar, which together accounted for a further 20%.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of +7.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In March 2023, the sauce and seasoning price amounted to $3,071 per ton (FOB, China), declining by -10.3% against the previous month. Over the last twelve months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 an increase of 16% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $3,425 per ton in February 2023, and then contracted in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Thailand ($7,056 per ton), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($1,406 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sauce and seasoning 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:

  • Prodcom 10841210 - Soya sauce
  • Prodcom 10841230 - Tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces
  • Prodcom 10841253 - Mustard flour and meal
  • Prodcom 10841255 - Prepared mustard
  • Prodcom 10841270 - Sauces and preparations therefor, mixed condiments and mixed seasonings (excluding soya sauce, tomato ketchup, o ther tomato sauces, mustard flour or meal and prepared mustard)

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  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)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  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)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    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. Export 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. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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