China - Soybean Oil - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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China Soybean Oil Import Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the soybean oil price stood at $1,437 per ton (CIF, China), dropping by -8.7% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2022 an increase of 21% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $1,573 per ton in August 2022, and then dropped in the following month.
As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Argentina amounted to +1.7% per month.
China Soybean Oil Import Prices by Type
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplied products. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was refined soybean oil and its fractions ($1,451 per ton), while the price for crude soybean oil amounted to $1,433 per ton.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by crude soybean oil (+0.1%).
China Soybean Oil Imports
In September 2022, supplies from abroad of soybean oil decreased by -86.1% to 4.4K tons, falling for the second consecutive month after three months of growth. Overall, imports saw a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in June 2022 with an increase of 279% m-o-m. Imports peaked at 55K tons in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to September 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, soybean oil imports contracted significantly to $6.3M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. In general, imports showed a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 when imports increased by 250% against the previous month. Imports peaked at 84K tons in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to September 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
China Soybean Oil Imports by Type
In September 2022, crude soybean oil (3.5K tons) constituted the largest type of soybean oil supplied to China, with a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, crude soybean oil exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, refined soybean oil and its fractions (937 tons), fourfold.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of crude soybean oil totaled -26.8%.
In value terms, crude soybean oil ($5M) constituted the largest type of soybean oil supplied to China, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by refined soybean oil and its fractions ($1.4M), with a 22% share of total imports.
China Soybean Oil Imports by Country
In September 2022, Russia (4.4K tons) was the main soybean oil supplier to China, accounting for a approximately 99.9% share of total imports.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia stood at +20.3%.
In value terms, Russia ($6.3M) constituted the largest supplier of soybean oil to China.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Russia stood at +21.1%.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the soybean 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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- FCL 237 - Oil of Soybeans
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- Market volume and value
- 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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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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
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
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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)
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)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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
- 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)
- 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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