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

China Dairy Produce Import Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the dairy produce price stood at $3,324 per ton (CIF, China), falling by -2.8% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2022 an increase of 9.5% month-to-month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $3,521 per ton. From August 2022 to September 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($4,540 per ton), while the price for Poland ($812 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 Uruguay (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Dairy Produce 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 butter and dairy spreads ($7,013 per ton), while the price for skim milk ($783 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 yoghurt and fermented milk (+4.4%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Dairy Produce Imports

In September 2022, imports of dairy produce into China declined to 158K tons, with a decrease of -2.7% against August 2022 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 with an increase of 6.9% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 421K tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dairy produce imports declined to $524M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in July 2022 with an increase of 11% month-to-month. Imports peaked at 1.4M tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

China Dairy Produce Imports by Type

Powdered milk (55K tons), whole fresh milk (51K tons) and cream fresh (21K tons) were the main products of dairy produce imports to China, with a combined 81% share of total imports. Cheese, skim milk, butter and dairy spreads, ghee, evaporated and condensed milk and yoghurt and fermented milk lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in evaporated and condensed milk (with a CAGR of +5.5%), while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, powdered milk ($259M) constituted the largest type of dairy produce supplied to China, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by cream fresh ($81M), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by cheese, with an 11% share.

China Dairy Produce Imports by Country

In September 2022, New Zealand (68K tons) constituted the largest supplier of dairy produce to China, with a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, dairy produce imports from New Zealand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (20K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Australia (19K tons), with a 12% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from New Zealand totaled -17.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Germany (-9.8% per month) and Australia (-4.2% per month).

In value terms, New Zealand ($272M) constituted the largest supplier of dairy produce to China, comprising 52% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($61M), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 6.3% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from New Zealand stood at -16.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Australia (-2.0% per month) and France (+3.7% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the dairy produce 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 888 - Skim Milk of Cows
  • FCL 1130 - Camel milk
  • FCL 882 - Cow milk, whole (fresh)
  • FCL 1020 - Goat milk
  • FCL 982 - Sheep milk
  • FCL 951 - Buffalo milk
  • FCL 897 - Dry Whole Cow Milk
  • FCL 898 - Dry Skim Cow Milk
  • FCL 889 - Whole Milk, Condensed
  • FCL 894 - Whole Milk, Evaporated
  • FCL 895 - Skim Milk, Evaporated
  • FCL 896 - Skim Milk, Condensed
  • FCL 891 - Yoghurt
  • FCL 983 - Butter and Ghee of Sheep Milk
  • FCL 1022 - Butter of Goat Milk
  • FCL 952 - Butter of Buffalo Milk
  • FCL 886 - Butter of Cow Milk
  • FCL 887 - Ghee from Cow Milk
  • FCL 953 - Ghee, from Buffalo Milk
  • FCL 901 - Cheese from Whole Cow Milk
  • FCL 904 - Cheese from Skimmed Cow Milk
  • FCL 905 - Whey Cheese
  • FCL 907 - Processed Cheese
  • FCL 955 - Cheese of Buffalo Milk
  • FCL 984 - Cheese of Sheep Milk
  • FCL 1021 - Cheese of Goat Milk
  • FCL 885 - Cream, Fresh
  • FCL 893 - Buttermilk, Curdled Milk, Acidified Milk
  • FCL 899 - Dry Buttermilk
  • FCL 892 - Yoghurt, Concentrated or Unconcent

Country coverage:

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. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  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
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    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
  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
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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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. 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, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
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