China - Palm Kernel And Babassu Oil - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Palm Kernel Oil Prices in China

China Palm Kernel Oil Import Price in August 2022

In August 2022, the palm kernel oil price stood at $1,564 per ton (CIF, China), dropping by -24.4% against the previous month. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 an increase of 28% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $2,554 per ton in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to August 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2022, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($1,572 per ton), while the price for Thailand ($1,409 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

China Palm Kernel Oil Import Prices by Type

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplied products. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified ($1,564 per ton), while the price for vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified amounted to $1,531 per ton.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified (-2.3%).

China Palm Kernel Oil Imports

In August 2022, the amount of palm kernel and babassu oil imported into China declined to 32K tons, dropping by -9.9% against July 2022 figures. Overall, imports saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2022 when imports increased by 103% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 56K tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to August 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, palm kernel oil imports fell remarkably to $50M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2022 when imports increased by 91% month-to-month. Imports peaked at 104K tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to August 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

China Palm Kernel Oil Imports by Type

In August 2022, vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified (31K tons) was the main type of palm kernel oil supplied to China, accounting for a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified (538 tons), with a 1.7% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified amounted to -3.3%.

In value terms, vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified ($49M) constituted the largest type of palm kernel oil supplied to China, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by vegetable oils; palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified ($824K), with a 1.6% share of total imports.

China Palm Kernel Oil Imports by Country

In August 2022, Indonesia (22K tons) constituted the largest supplier of palm kernel oil to China, with a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, palm kernel oil imports from Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malaysia (9.6K tons), twofold.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Indonesia totaled -4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Malaysia (-13.2% per month) and Thailand (+12.3% per month).

In value terms, Indonesia ($34M) constituted the largest supplier of palm kernel oil to China, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($15M), with a 30% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Indonesia amounted to -6.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Malaysia (-16.2% per month) and Thailand (+12.9% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the palm kernel oil 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.

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
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    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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    The Largest Destinations for Exports

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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. 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, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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