China: Carob Market 2025

Carob Market Size in China

The Chinese carob market soared to $X in 2022, with an increase of 43% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a tangible expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Carob Production in China

In value terms, carob production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with a decrease of 99.9%. Carob production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of carob in China amounted to less than X kg per ha in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The carob harvested area in China amounted to less than X ha in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Carob Exports

Exports from China

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of carob decreased by -17.4% to X tons in 2019. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 496% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2019, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, carob exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2019. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 202%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2019, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for carob exports from China, with a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, carob exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Poland totaled +66.1%.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for carob exports from China, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Poland totaled +23.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average carob export price stood at $X per ton in 2019, which is down by -35.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 175%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2019, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+41.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Carob Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, the amount of carob imported into China skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 54% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 197% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carob imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 208%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) was the main supplier of carob to China, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at -3.5%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of carob to China.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled +1.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carob import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -6.9% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a buoyant increase from 2013 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, carob import price increased by +123.9% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 89% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Spain.

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to +5.3% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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