China - Antibiotics - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Antibiotic Prices in China

China Antibiotic Export Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the antibiotic price amounted to $56.0 per kg (FOB, China), rising by 14% against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, showed a mild reduction. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $60.9 per kg in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Japan ($87.2 per kg), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($39.8 per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Antibiotic Exports

In September 2022, shipments abroad of antibiotics decreased by -9% to 6.3K tons for the first time since June 2022, thus ending a two-month rising trend. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 when exports increased by 71% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at 7.6K tons in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to September 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, antibiotic exports rose to $351M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. In general, exports showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 60% month-to-month. The exports peaked at 446K tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

China Antibiotic Exports by Country

India (2K tons) was the main destination for antibiotic exports from China, accounting for a 31% share of total exports. Moreover, antibiotic exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Vietnam (322 tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Brazil (290 tons), with a 4.6% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume to India amounted to +2.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+3.0% per month) and Brazil (-3.2% per month).

In value terms, India ($103M) remains the key foreign market for antibiotic exports from China, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($15M), with a 4.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 3.9% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to India amounted to -1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Vietnam (+1.7% per month) and Brazil (-2.3% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the antibiotic 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.

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    • 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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    2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

      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)
      5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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      Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
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    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
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      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)
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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. 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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