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China Citrus Fruit Import Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the citrus fruit price amounted to $1,258 per ton (CIF, China), surging by 4.9% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in August 2022 when the average import price increased by 14% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $1,557 per ton in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($1,999 per ton), while the price for Egypt ($602 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Citrus Fruit Import Prices by Type
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas ($1,791 per ton), while the price for lemons and limes ($1,007 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by citrus fruits not elsewhere classified (+0.1%), while the prices for the other products experienced a decline.
China Citrus Fruit Imports
For the ninth month in a row, China recorded growth in overseas purchases of citrus fruits, which increased by 15% to 92K tons in September 2022. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when imports increased by 177% against the previous month. Imports peaked in September 2022.
In value terms, citrus fruit imports soared to $116M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 147% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in September 2022.
China Citrus Fruit Imports by Type
In September 2022, oranges (59K tons) constituted the largest type of citrus fruit supplied to China, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, oranges exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas (22K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by lemons and limes (5.8K tons), with a 6.3% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of oranges totaled +55.3%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas (+332.5% per month) and lemons and limes (+83.8% per month).
In value terms, oranges ($64M), tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas ($39M) and grapefruits ($6.8M) constituted the most imported types of citrus fruits in China, with a combined 95% share of total imports. Lemons and limes lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 5%.
China Citrus Fruit Imports by Country
In September 2022, South Africa (65K tons) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit to China, with a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (15K tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Peru (2.8K tons), with a 3.1% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from South Africa amounted to +146.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Australia (+403.6% per month) and Peru (+226.0% per month).
In value terms, South Africa ($70M) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit to China, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($30M), with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a 3.7% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from South Africa stood at +160.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Australia (+344.3% per month) and Peru (+228.3% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the citrus fruit 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 507 - Grapefruit and pomelo
- FCL 497 - Lemons and limes
- FCL 490 - Oranges
- FCL 495 - Tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas
- FCL 512 - Citrus fruit nes
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
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