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China - Lactose And Lactose Syrup - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Lactose Prices in China

China Lactose Import Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the lactose price amounted to $1,524 per ton (CIF, China), picking up by 7.1% against the previous month. Over the period from January 2022 to September 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.5%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($3,790 per ton), while the price for the United States ($1,265 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 France (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Lactose Imports

In September 2022, supplies from abroad of lactose and lactose syrup decreased by -19% to 10K tons, falling for the second month in a row after two months of growth. Overall, total imports indicated mild growth from January 2022 to September 2022: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.3% over the last eight-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2022 figures, imports decreased by -33.6% against July 2022 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 93% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at 15K tons in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to September 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lactose imports reduced to $16M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. In general, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from January 2022 to September 2022: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +2.9% over the last eight-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2022 figures, imports decreased by -29.0% against July 2022 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 90% against the previous month. Imports peaked at 22K tons in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to September 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

China Lactose Imports by Country

In September 2022, the United States (8.4K tons) constituted the largest supplier of lactose to China, accounting for a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, lactose imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (849 tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Australia (385 tons), with a 3.7% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at +3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Germany (+11.1% per month) and Australia (+5.5% per month).

In value terms, the United States ($11M) constituted the largest supplier of lactose to China, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($2.7M), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, with a 3.6% share.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to +3.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Germany (+14.1% per month) and Australia (+7.6% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lactose 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:

Prodcom 10515400 - Lactose and lactose syrup (including chemically pure lactose)

Country coverage:

China

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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. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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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. 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. 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. 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. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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
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