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China Root and Tuber Import Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the root and tuber price stood at $301 per ton (CIF, China), shrinking by -2.1% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2022 an increase of 4.4% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $308 per ton in August 2022, and then reduced in the following month.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($301 per ton), while the price for Vietnam stood at $292 per ton.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+1.0%).
China Root and Tuber Import Prices by Type
Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was roots and tubers, nes ($1,162 per ton), while the price for cassava stood at $301 per ton.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by sweet potato (+3.5%), while the prices for the other product experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Root and Tuber Imports
For the third consecutive month, China recorded decline in overseas purchases of roots and tubers, which decreased by -22.4% to 253K tons in September 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 32% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at 960K tons in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to September 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, root and tuber imports reduced sharply to $76M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 33% against the previous month. Imports peaked at 287K tons in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to September 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
China Root and Tuber Imports by Type
In September 2022, cassava (253K tons) was the main type of root and tuber supplied to China, with a 99.9% share of total imports. It was followed by roots and tubers, nes (115 tons), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of cassava totaled -10.5%.
In value terms, cassava ($76M) constituted the largest type of root and tuber supplied to China, comprising 100% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by roots and tubers, nes ($134K), with a 0.2% share of total imports.
China Root and Tuber Imports by Country
In September 2022, Thailand (246K tons) was the main supplier of root and tuber to China, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam (6.7K tons), with a 2.7% share of total imports.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Thailand stood at -9.3%.
In value terms, Thailand ($74M) constituted the largest supplier of root and tuber to China, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($2M), with a 2.6% share of total imports.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from Thailand amounted to -8.4%.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the root and tuber 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 125 - Cassava
- FCL 149 - Roots and tubers nes
- FCL 122 - Sweet potatoes
- FCL 136 - Taro (Cocoyam)
- FCL 137 - Yams
- FCL 135 - Yautia (Cocoyam)
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- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in China
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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, 2012-2024
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Root and Tuber imports reached a peak of 9.4M tons in 2015, but saw a decrease in the following years. By 2023, imports had significantly dropped in value to $1.6B.
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Root and Tuber imports peaked at 9.4M tons in 2015, but declined to a lower figure from 2016 to 2023. In terms of value, imports dropped to $1.6B in 2023.
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The value of imports for Root and Tuber reached $154M in June 2023.
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In September 2022, the root and tuber price stood at $301 per ton (CIF, China), falling by -2.1% against the previous month.
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During the review period, Cassava imports peaked at 9.4M tons in 2015 but gradually decreased from 2016 to 2023. In terms of value, Cassava imports dropped to $1.6B in 2023.
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During the review period, Cassava imports reached a peak of 9.4M tons in 2015, but decreased in the following years. In terms of value, Cassava imports fell to $1.6B in 2023.
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In December 2022, the cassava price amounted to $269 per ton (CIF, China), falling by -6% against the previous month.
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Yams exports declined to $2.1M in June 2023 in terms of value.
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