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China Fruit Import Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the fruit price stood at $1,330 per ton (CIF, China), shrinking by -20.9% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 an increase of 44% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $2,639 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to September 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($3,312 per ton), while the price for Cambodia ($584 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 Myanmar (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Fruit Import Prices by Type
Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was grapes ($10.4 per kg), while the price for dates ($548 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 melon (+32.7%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Fruit Imports
After three months of decline, purchases abroad of fruits increased by 4.4% to 351K tons in September 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 37% against the previous month. Imports peaked at 719K tons in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to September 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, fruit imports contracted remarkably to $467M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2022 when imports increased by 65% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1.7B. From June 2022 to September 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
China Fruit Imports by Type
Bananas and plantains (122K tons), non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified (83K tons) and oranges (59K tons) were the main products of fruit imports to China, with a combined 75% share of total imports. Tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas, pineapples, apples, kiwi fruit, lemons and limes, mangoes, mangosteens and guavas, grapefruits, avocados, plums and sloes, dates, figs, pears and quinces, papayas, grapes, peaches and nectarines and melons lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by mandarin and clementine (with a CAGR of +332.5%), while imports for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, non-citrus fruits not elsewhere classified ($152M) constituted the largest type of fruit supplied to China, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by bananas and plantains ($74M), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by oranges, with a 14% share.
China Fruit Imports by Country
The Philippines (82K tons), South Africa (71K tons) and Vietnam (52K tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to China, with a combined 58% share of total imports.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in South Africa (with a CAGR of +88.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Thailand ($116M), South Africa ($76M) and New Zealand ($71M) constituted the largest fruit suppliers to China, together accounting for 56% of total imports.
New Zealand, with a CAGR of +88.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the 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 515 - Apples
- FCL 521 - Pears
- FCL 523 - Quinces
- FCL 526 - Apricots
- FCL 534 - Peaches and nectarines
- FCL 536 - Plums
- FCL 486 - Bananas
- FCL 489 - Plantains
- FCL 577 - Dates
- FCL 569 - Figs
- FCL 574 - Pineapples
- FCL 572 - Avocados
- FCL 571 - Mangoes
- FCL 490 - Oranges
- FCL 495 - Tangerines, mandarins, clementines, satsumas
- FCL 507 - Grapefruit and pomelo
- FCL 497 - Lemons and limes
- FCL 512 - Citrus fruit nes
- FCL 560 - Grapes
- FCL 567 - Watermelons
- FCL 568 - Melons, Cantaloupes
- FCL 600 - Papayas
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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
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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