China - Buckwheat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Buckwheat Prices in China

China Buckwheat Export Price in August 2022

In August 2022, the buckwheat price stood at $1,038 per ton (FOB, China), dropping by -8.3% against the previous month. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 an increase of 19% month-to-month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,273 per ton. From June 2022 to August 2022, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Norway ($2,250 per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($964 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From February 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

China Buckwheat Exports

In August 2022, buckwheat exports from China skyrocketed to 521 tons, jumping by 60% against July 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in June 2022 with an increase of 1,449% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at 2.1K tons in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to August 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, buckwheat exports skyrocketed to $541K (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 when exports increased by 1,371% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at 2.2K tons in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to August 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

China Buckwheat Exports by Country

Japan (482 tons) was the main destination for buckwheat exports from China, accounting for a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, buckwheat exports to Japan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Norway (19 tons), more than tenfold.

From February 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume to Japan amounted to -2.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Norway (-29.3% per month) and Australia (+64.0% per month).

In value terms, Japan ($464K) remains the key foreign market for buckwheat exports from China, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($43K), with a 7.9% share of total exports.

From February 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value to Japan amounted to -2.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Norway (-27.7% per month) and Australia (+56.7% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the buckwheat 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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  • FCL 89 - Buckwheat

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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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    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
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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  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
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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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