China - Cereal Grains - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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China Grain Import Prices by Type
In September 2022, the import price in China amounted to $395 per ton, surging by 4.8% against the previous month. Over the last eight-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2022 when the import price increased by 5.7% m-o-m. China import price peaked in September 2022.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major imported products. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was millet ($16.3 per kg), while the price for oats ($304 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 paddy rice (+103.6%), while the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Grain Imports
In December 2022, supplies from abroad of cereal grains decreased by 0% to less than 0.1 kg for the first time since May 2022, thus ending a six-month declining trend. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 36% against the previous month. China imports peaked at 6.1M tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to December 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, grain imports amounted to less than $0.1 (IndexBox estimates) in December 2022. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when imports increased by 40% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at 2M tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to December 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
China Grain Imports by Type
In September 2022, maize (1.5M tons) represented the main type of cereal grains, making up 47% of total imports. It was distantly followed by sorghum (920K tons), wheat (364K tons) and barley (362K tons), together making up a 51% share of total imports. Oats (51K tons) took a minor share of total imports.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main imported products, was attained by oat (with a CAGR of +14.7%), while imports for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest types of imported cereal grains were maize ($642M), sorghum ($342M) and wheat ($140M), together comprising 88% of total imports. Barley, oats, canary seed, quinoa, other cereals and millet lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.
China Grain Imports by Country
In 2021, the United States (47M tons) constituted the largest supplier of grain to China, with a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, grain imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (6.1M tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Ukraine (5.6M tons), with a 9.3% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled +23.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+27.0% per year) and Ukraine (+125.9% per year).
In value terms, the United States ($8.6B) constituted the largest supplier of grain to China, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($3.3B), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 10% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled +18.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (+88.9% per year) and Canada (+23.8% per year).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the grain 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 108 - Cereals, nes
- FCL 103 - Mixed grain
- FCL 92 - Quinoa
- FCL 15 - Wheat
- FCL 71 - Rye
- FCL 44 - Barley
- FCL 75 - Oats
- FCL 56 - Maize
- FCL 27 - Rice, paddy
- FCL 83 - Sorghum
- FCL 89 - Buckwheat
- FCL 101 - Canary seed
- FCL 94 - Fonio
- FCL 97 - Triticale
- FCL 79 - Millet
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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 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 Edition PRO
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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
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- 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 Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING 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 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- 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, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Area Harvested, 2012–2023
- Yield, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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February 2023 saw a -2% decrease in the price of wheat when measured at $387 per ton (CIF, China) compared to the previous month.
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In June 2023, the Durum Wheat price in China reached $376 per ton (CIF), showing a decrease of 2% compared to the previous month.
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In 2022, wheat price growth is forecast to slow down with sufficient global production and falling demand for feed grains in the U.S. and the EU. Global wheat output is set to remain at the 2021’s level of approx. 777M tons.
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The average annual wheat price in the U.S. is forecast to drop by 2% y-o-y to $250 per ton in 2022, falling on reduced domestic consumption coupled with stable supply worldwide. The market balance will be buoyed by production gains in Argentina and the EU that will offset decreasing output in Brazil and Paraguay.
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This year, harvests in the EU, the U.S., the UK, Argentina, Morocco and Ukraine are expected to increase, leading to a growth in wheat production. Even though global stockpiles of grains will remain high, there are boosted expectations for inflation due to forecasts of record demand and increased prices for other cereal grains. The rising global population and bioethanol production are key factors leading to this growth in demand for wheat. Another driving factor is the emerging trend in the EU to use more wheat in animal feed rather than barley.
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Global wheat production will reach 758.3 million tons in 2020, showing a slight decrease of 0.5 percent over the previous year's highs and still at a fairly high level.
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Global wheat consumption amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, remaining constant against the previous year level.
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In 2015, the countries with the highest levels of production were China (X thousand tons), India (X thousand tons), Russia (X thousand tons), together accounting for X% of total output.
