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China Palm Oil Import Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the palm oil price stood at $1,124 per ton (CIF, China), with a decrease of -12.4% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 an increase of 14% m-o-m. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,575 per ton. From May 2022 to September 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($1,154 per ton), while the price for Indonesia totaled $1,114 per ton.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (-0.7%).
China Palm Oil Import Prices by Type
Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was crude palm oil ($10.2 per kg), while the price for refined palm oil totaled $1,124 per ton.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by refined palm oil (-0.9%).
China Palm Oil Imports
In September 2022, the amount of palm oil imported into China surged to 775K tons, picking up by 72% on the previous month's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in July 2022 with an increase of 183% m-o-m. Imports peaked in September 2022.
In value terms, palm oil imports soared to $872M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in July 2022 when imports increased by 172% m-o-m. Imports peaked in September 2022.
China Palm Oil Imports by Type
In September 2022, refined palm oil (775K tons) was the main type of palm oil supplied to China, with a 99.9% share of total imports. It was followed by crude palm oil (266 kg), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of refined palm oil stood at +21.5%.
In value terms, refined palm oil ($872M) constituted the largest type of palm oil supplied to China, comprising 99.9% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by crude palm oil ($2.7K), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.
China Palm Oil Imports by Country
In September 2022, Indonesia (591K tons) constituted the largest supplier of palm oil to China, with a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, palm oil imports from Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malaysia (184K tons), threefold.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from Indonesia stood at +25.5%.
In value terms, Indonesia ($659M) constituted the largest supplier of palm oil to China, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($212M), with a 24% share of total imports.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from Indonesia amounted to +24.7%.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the palm 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. MARKET OVERVIEW
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LIST OF FIGURES
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- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
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- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
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