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China: Cream Fresh Market 2025

Cream Fresh Market Size in China

After three years of growth, the Chinese cream fresh market decreased by -0.4% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, posted significant growth. Cream fresh consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Cream Fresh Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, approx. X tons of cream fresh were exported from China; declining by -7.9% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, saw resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 145% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, cream fresh exports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 106% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons) was the main destination for cream fresh exports from China, accounting for a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, cream fresh exports to Hong Kong SAR exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Hong Kong SAR totaled +66.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (0.0% per year) and Bahrain (+44.3% per year).

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for cream fresh exports from China, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Hong Kong SAR totaled +59.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (0.0% per year) and Bahrain (+40.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cream fresh export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 6.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 47% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($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 Bahrain (-3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cream Fresh Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, overseas purchases of cream fresh decreased by -6% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 95% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, cream fresh imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 91%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, New Zealand (X tons) constituted the largest cream fresh supplier to China, with a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, cream fresh imports from New Zealand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X tons), with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from New Zealand amounted to +31.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+29.1% per year) and the UK (+48.6% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cream fresh to China, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from New Zealand stood at +35.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+32.0% per year) and the UK (+54.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cream fresh import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 8.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were New Zealand ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Ireland ($X per ton) and Australia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for cream fresh in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of cream fresh consumption in 2021 were Germany, Russia and France, with a combined 34% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Canada, Poland, Belgium, China, Italy, Sweden, Romania, Spain, Hungary and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 41%.

What are the largest producers of cream fresh in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of cream fresh production in 2021 were Germany, Russia and France, together comprising 34% of global production. Poland, Belgium, Canada, Spain, New Zealand, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

What are the leading suppliers of cream fresh to China?

In value terms, New Zealand constituted the largest supplier of cream fresh to China, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France, with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 6.8% share.

What are the leading importers of cream fresh from China?

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR remains the key foreign market for cream fresh exports from China, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Myanmar, with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 6.2% share.

What is the average export price for cream fresh in China?

In 2021, the average cream fresh export price amounted to $1,438 per ton, jumping by 41% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for cream fresh in China?

The average cream fresh import price stood at $3,158 per ton in 2021, dropping by -1.8% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cream fresh 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.

Product coverage:

FCL 885 - Cream, Fresh

Country coverage:

China

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in China
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024