China: Clove Market 2025

Clove Market Size in China

The Chinese clove market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a strong increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Clove Production in China

In value terms, clove production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 45%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of cloves in China shrank modestly to X tons per ha, stabilizing at the year before. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 4.3% against the previous year. The clove yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the clove harvested area in China was estimated at X ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 3.5%. The clove harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Clove Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, the amount of cloves exported from China declined to X tons, reducing by -6.4% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 142%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, clove exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 261%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Djibouti (X tons), Benin (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) were the main destinations of clove exports from China, together comprising 56% 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 Djibouti (with a CAGR of +221.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for clove exported from China were Benin ($X), Djibouti ($X) and Bangladesh ($X), with a combined 55% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Djibouti, with a CAGR of +205.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 clove export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($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 Benin (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Clove Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, the amount of cloves imported into China skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 33% against the year before. In general, imports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 697,750% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, clove imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 285,275%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons) and Madagascar (X tons) were the main suppliers of clove imports to China.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of +41.5%).

In value terms, the largest clove suppliers to China were Madagascar ($X) and Indonesia ($X).

Indonesia, with a CAGR of +41.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average clove import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 94% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Madagascar ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Madagascar (+0.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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