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Hong Kong SAR, China - Fruits And Berries - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Hong Kong SAR, China - Fruits And Berries - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Oct 1, 2024

Fruit and Berry Imports to Hong Kongs Slump by 27%, Dropping to $2.7B in 2023

Hong Kong Fruit and Berry Imports

In 2023, approx. 1.1M tons of fruits and berries were imported into Hong Kong; shrinking by -16.6% on 2022 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 9.6% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 2M tons. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit and berry imports contracted dramatically to $2.7B (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. In general, imports, however, saw noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $4.5B in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.Hong Kong Fruit and Berry Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Fruit and Berry in Hong Kong (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Chile3374044477576171,0631,3851,2561,8591,564769
Thailand320432444494401451569817913597409
China92.399.7114132202252148174214214255
Australia142162175195228240277259242152185
South Africa85.1160147153216197189169160163172
Peru47.696.711182.894.293.1127144247227160
Japan27.138.657.768.584.410099.1110143180159
United States416482393395402348274251217165156
Others254319320328383425593507501423428
Total1,7222,1942,2102,6052,6273,1693,6613,6874,4963,6842,694

Imports by Country

China (243K tons), Chile (226K tons) and South Africa (140K tons) were the main suppliers of fruit and berry imports to Hong Kong, with a combined 53% share of total imports. Thailand, Australia, the United States, Peru and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Japan (with a CAGR of +17.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($769M), Thailand ($409M) and China ($255M) appeared to be the largest fruit and berry suppliers to Hong Kong, together comprising 53% of total imports. Australia, South Africa, Peru, Japan and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Among the main suppliers, Japan, with a CAGR of +19.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports by Type

Fruits and berries, nes (198K tons), oranges (161K tons) and apples (143K tons) were the main products of fruit and berry imports to Hong Kong, together comprising 44% of total imports. Grapes, cherries and sour cherries, pears and quinces, plums and sloes, bananas, tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas, mangoes, mangosteens and guavas, peaches and nectarines, avocados, lemons and limes, melons, grapefruits, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries, kiwi fruits, pineapples, strawberries, papayas, watermelons, figs, dates, apricots and citrus fruits not elsewhere classified lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 56%.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by avocados (with a CAGR of +26.1%), while imports for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, fruits and berries with the largest imports in Hong Kong were fruits and berries, nes ($536M), cherries and sour cherries ($533M) and grapes ($307M), together accounting for 51% of total imports. Apples, oranges, plums and sloes, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries, mangoes, mangosteens and guavas, peaches and nectarines, avocados, tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas, strawberries, pears and quinces, kiwi fruits, bananas, lemons and limes, melons, grapefruits, pineapples, figs, papayas, dates, watermelons, apricots and citrus fruits not elsewhere classified lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 49%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the fruit and berry price stood at $2,351 per ton (CIF, Hong Kong), which is down by -12.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $2,680 per ton in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($6,560 per ton), while the price for China ($1,052 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+20.0%), 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 and berry market in Hong Kong SAR, 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
  • FCL 541 - Stone fruit, fresh nes
  • FCL 542 - Pome fruit nes
  • FCL 549 - Gooseberries
  • FCL 550 - Currants
  • FCL 587 - Persimmons
  • FCL 591 - Cashewapple
  • FCL 603 - Fruit, tropical (fresh) nes
  • FCL 619 - Fruit, fresh nes
  • FCL 558 - Berries nes
  • FCL 547 - Raspberries
  • FCL 552 - Blueberries
  • FCL 554 - Cranberries
  • FCL 544 - Strawberries
  • FCL 530 - Sour cherries
  • FCL 531 - Cherries
  • FCL 592 - Kiwi fruit

Country coverage:

  • Hong Kong SAR

Data coverage:

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

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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 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 TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    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, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    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, 2012–2024
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
    25. Yield, 2012–2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    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 Of Destination, 2012–2024

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