China: Bread And Bakery Market 2025

Bread And Bakery Market Size in China

The Chinese bread and bakery market stood at $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Bread and bakery consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Bread And Bakery Production in China

In value terms, bread and bakery production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Bread and bakery production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Bread And Bakery Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, approx. X tons of bread and bakery were exported from China; with an increase of X% on 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, bread and bakery exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main destinations of bread and bakery exports from China, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for bread and bakery exported from China were Hong Kong SAR ($X), Japan ($X) and Vietnam ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bread and bakery export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Papua New Guinea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Australia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bread And Bakery Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, approx. X tons of bread and bakery were imported into China; shrinking by X% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bread and bakery imports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Indonesia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of bread and bakery to China, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, bread and bakery imports from Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X tons), sixfold. Malaysia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Indonesia amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Japan ($X) were the largest bread and bakery suppliers to China, with a combined X% share of total imports. Denmark, Malaysia, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Germany, Russia, Italy, Belgium and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of X%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bread and bakery import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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