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

China Milk Import Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the milk price amounted to $916 per ton (CIF, China), approximately reflecting the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in April 2022 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $988 per ton. From May 2022 to September 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the highest price was recorded for prices from New Zealand ($1,099 per ton) and Germany ($893 per ton), while the price for Poland ($742 per ton) and Austria ($780 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Milk Import Prices by Type

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplied products. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was whole fresh milk ($934 per ton), while the price for skim milk totaled $783 per ton.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by skim milk (+2.1%).

China Milk Imports

In September 2022, overseas purchases of milk increased by 3.1% to 58K tons for the first time since May 2022, thus ending a three-month declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 when imports increased by 26% m-o-m. Imports peaked at 91K tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, milk imports amounted to $53M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2022 when imports increased by 20% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 80K tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

China Milk Imports by Type

In September 2022, whole fresh milk (51K tons) constituted the largest type of milk supplied to China, with a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, whole fresh milk exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, skim milk (6.9K tons), sevenfold.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of whole fresh milk totaled -5.3%.

In value terms, whole fresh milk ($48M) constituted the largest type of milk supplied to China, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by skim milk ($5.4M), with a 10% share of total imports.

China Milk Imports by Country

Germany (18K tons), New Zealand (17K tons) and Poland (11K tons) were the main suppliers of milk imports to China, together accounting for 79% of total imports.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in Poland (with a CAGR of +6.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest milk suppliers to China were New Zealand ($19M), Germany ($16M) and Poland ($8.2M), with a combined 81% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +6.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the milk 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 1130 - Camel milk
  • FCL 882 - Cow milk, whole (fresh)
  • FCL 1020 - Goat milk
  • FCL 982 - Sheep milk
  • FCL 951 - Buffalo milk
  • FCL 888 - Skim Milk of Cows

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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. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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  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. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. 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
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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    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 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    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. Yield And Growth
    16. Exports And Growth
    17. Export Prices And Growth
    18. Market Size And Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports And Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2023
    25. Yield, 2012–2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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