China - Cloves - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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China - Cloves - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Clove Prices in China

China Clove Import Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the clove price stood at $2,518 per ton (CIF, China), which is down by -25.2% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in August 2022 an increase of 213% m-o-m. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $3,366 per ton, and then reduced markedly in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Madagascar ($4,889 per ton), while the price for Indonesia totaled $2,121 per ton.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+14.5%).

China Clove Imports

After four months of decline, supplies from abroad of cloves increased by 248% to 377 tons in September 2022. In general, imports saw temperate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 552% against the previous month. Imports peaked at 611 tons in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to September 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, clove imports soared to $948K (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Overall, imports showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 when imports increased by 1,486% m-o-m. Imports peaked at 1.2K tons in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to September 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

China Clove Imports by Country

In September 2022, Indonesia (323 tons) constituted the largest clove supplier to China, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, clove imports from Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Madagascar (54 tons), sixfold.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Indonesia stood at +3.7%.

In value terms, Indonesia ($684K) constituted the largest supplier of clove to China, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Madagascar ($264K), with a 28% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Indonesia amounted to +18.8%.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the clove 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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  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
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This 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. 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 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. Exports 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. 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    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, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    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, 2012-2024
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China's September 2023 Import of Clove Surges to $1M
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Clove Import in China Drops Dramatically to $1.7M in April 2023
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In value terms, clove imports fell markedly to $1.7M in April 2023.

Which Country Consumes the Most Cloves in the World?
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Which Country Imports the Most Cloves in the World?
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Global clove imports amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, falling by -X% against the previous year level.

Which Country Produces the Most Cloves in the World?
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Clove Market - Singapore’s Clove Exports Showed Impressive Growth in 2014
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China's September 2023 Import of Clove Surges to $1M
Nov 15, 2023
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In February 2023, the growth rate for Clove was the most rapid, experiencing a month-to-month increase of 782%. In terms of value, Clove imports soared to $1M in September 2023.

Clove Import in China Drops Dramatically to $1.7M in April 2023
Jul 6, 2023
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In value terms, clove imports fell markedly to $1.7M in April 2023.

Which Country Consumes the Most Cloves in the World?
Feb 9, 2018
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Global clove consumption amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, lowering by -X% against the previous year level.

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