China - Cocoa Beans - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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China Cocoa Bean Import Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the cocoa bean price amounted to $2,242 per ton (CIF, China), remaining stable against the previous month. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in August 2022 an increase of 36% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $2,487 per ton in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to September 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.
As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Ecuador.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Cameroon amounted to 0.0% per month.
China Cocoa Bean Imports
In September 2022, cocoa bean imports into China declined notably to 505 tons, reducing by -41.6% on the month before. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when imports increased by 122% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at 991 tons in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to September 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, cocoa bean imports contracted significantly to $1.1M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 155% month-to-month. Imports peaked at 2.5K tons in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to September 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
China Cocoa Bean Imports by Country
In September 2022, Ecuador (503 tons) was the main cocoa bean supplier to China, with a approximately 100% share of total imports.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Ecuador amounted to +60.1%.
In value terms, Ecuador ($1.1M) constituted the largest supplier of cocoa bean to China.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from Ecuador totaled +50.8%.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cocoa bean 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:
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Data coverage:
- 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. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- 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, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Area Harvested, 2012–2024
- Yield, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
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