China: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in China

The Chinese citrus fruit market reached $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated resilient 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in China

In value terms, citrus fruit production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of citrus fruits in China reduced to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining constant against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The citrus fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of citrus fruits were harvested in China; waning by X% against the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The citrus fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, overseas shipments of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from China, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, citrus fruit exports to Vietnam exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Indonesia (X tons), threefold. The Philippines (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Vietnam stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (X% per year) and the Philippines (X% per year).

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) remains the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from China, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Vietnam totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan ($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 Vietnam (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into China

Citrus fruit imports into China contracted dramatically to X tons in 2022, reducing by X% against 2021. In general, imports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit to China, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Australia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Australia (X% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruits to China, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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