China: Fruit Market 2025

Fruit Market Size in China

The Chinese fruit market totaled $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Production in China

In value terms, fruit production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated strong 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Fruit production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of fruits in China contracted modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, standing approx. at 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average fruit yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2021, and then shrank slightly 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.

The fruit harvested area in China shrank slightly to X ha in 2022, standing approx. at the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the fruit harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Fruit Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. 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, fruit exports fell markedly to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated tangible 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, exports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit exports from China, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), Thailand ($X) and Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest markets for fruit exported from China worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Hong Kong SAR, the Philippines, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Russia, the Netherlands, India and Kazakhstan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

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

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan ($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 Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, imports of fruits into China declined modestly to X tons, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, imports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 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, fruit imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to China, with a combined X% share of total imports. Cambodia, South Africa, Chile, Ecuador, New Zealand, Peru, Myanmar and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Cambodia (with a CAGR of X.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits to China, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Vietnam ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Philippines, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, fruit import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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