China: Market for Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Meat 2025

Market Size for Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Meat in China

The Chinese market for fresh or chilled salmonoids meat shrank modestly to $X in 2022, falling by -3.4% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +3.7% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Production of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Meat in China

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids meat production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +4.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Meat

Exports from China

In 2019, approx. X tons of fresh or chilled salmonoids meat were exported from China; with a decrease of -21.9% compared with 2018. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 59%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids meat exports reduced sharply to $X in 2019. In general, exports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 145% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mongolia (X tons) was the main destination for fresh or chilled salmonoids meat exports from China, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mongolia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Mongolia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for fresh or chilled salmonoids meat exports from China.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Mongolia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for fresh or chilled salmonoids meat stood at $X per ton in 2019, flattening at the previous year. In general, export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.5% over the last seven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, fresh or chilled salmonoids meat export price increased by +54.8% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 55% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Mongolia.

From 2012 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to +97.4% per year.

Imports of Fresh Or Chilled Salmonoids Meat

Imports into China

In 2018, after two years of decline, there was decline in purchases abroad of fresh or chilled salmonoids meat, when their volume decreased by 0% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 148%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2018 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, fresh or chilled salmonoids meat imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2018 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Chile (X tons) was the main fresh or chilled salmonoids meat supplier to China, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2014 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Chile was relatively modest.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled salmonoids meat to China.

From 2014 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Chile was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average import price for fresh or chilled salmonoids meat amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 a decrease of -30.5%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2018 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2014 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to -30.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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