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China Meat And Poultry Import Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the meat and poultry price amounted to $4,858 per ton (CIF, China), waning by -3.5% against the previous month. Over the last eight-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 an increase of 8.9% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $5,074 per ton in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to September 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Australia ($6,908 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($2,250 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 Brazil (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Meat And Poultry Import Prices by Type
Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was beef (cattle meat) ($6,787 per ton), while the price for pork ($2,363 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 chicken meat (+4.7%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Meat And Poultry Imports
In September 2022, after four months of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of meat and poultry, when their volume decreased by -2% to 541K tons. The total import volume increased at an average monthly rate of +2.1% from January 2022 to September 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 19% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at 552K tons in August 2022, and then dropped slightly in the following month.
In value terms, meat and poultry imports shrank to $2.6B (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated measured growth from January 2022 to September 2022: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +4.7% 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 -5.5% against August 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when imports increased by 23% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at 2.8M tons in August 2022, and then contracted in the following month.
China Meat And Poultry Imports by Type
Beef (cattle meat) (248K tons), pork (152K tons) and chicken meat (110K tons) were the main products of meat and poultry imports to China, together comprising 94% of total imports. These products were followed by lamb and sheep meat, turkey meat, meat of camels and other animals, horse, mule and donkey meat and goat meat, which together accounted for a further 5.8%.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in beef (with a CAGR of +6.4%), while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, beef (cattle meat) ($1.7B) constituted the largest type of meat and poultry supplied to China, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by chicken meat ($421M), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by pork, with a 14% share.
China Meat And Poultry Imports by Country
In September 2022, Brazil (190K tons) constituted the largest supplier of meat and poultry to China, accounting for a 35% share of total imports. Moreover, meat and poultry imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (56K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Argentina (54K tons), with a 9.9% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Brazil amounted to +8.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the United States (+0.3% per month) and Argentina (+2.5% per month).
In value terms, Brazil ($1B) constituted the largest supplier of meat and poultry to China, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($318M), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with an 11% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from Brazil totaled +17.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the United States (+3.7% per month) and Argentina (+3.4% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the meat and poultry 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 1108 - Meat of asses
- FCL 1089 - Meat of pigeons and other birds nes
- FCL 947 - Buffalo meat
- FCL 1127 - Meat of camels
- FCL 867 - Meat of cattle
- FCL 870 - Meat of cattle, boneless
- FCL 1058 - Chicken meat
- FCL 1069 - Duck meat
- FCL 1017 - Goat meat
- FCL 1073 - Goose meat
- FCL 1097 - Horse meat
- FCL 1111 - Meat of mules
- FCL 1158 - Meat of other domestic camelids
- FCL 1151 - Meat of other domestic rodents
- FCL 1035 - Pig meat
- FCL 1141 - Rabbit meat
- FCL 977 - Meat of sheep
- FCL 1080 - Turkey meat
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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
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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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
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS 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
- Producing Animals Slaughtered, 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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