China - Milk - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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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.
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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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
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LIST OF TABLES
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- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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- 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
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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- 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
- Producing Animals Slaughtered, 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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