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China: Ghee Market 2025

Ghee Market Size in China

The Chinese ghee market surged to $X in 2022, jumping by 40% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption continues to indicate a strong expansion. Ghee consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Ghee Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, shipments abroad of ghee increased by 28% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 2,247% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ghee exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 1,760%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Philippines (X tons) was the main destination for ghee exports from China, with a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, ghee exports to the Philippines exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Guatemala (X tons), threefold. Thailand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Philippines stood at +17.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Guatemala (+28.3% per year) and Thailand (-50.0% per year).

In value terms, the Philippines ($X) remains the key foreign market for ghee exports from China, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Guatemala ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Philippines totaled +19.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Guatemala (+29.8% per year) and Thailand (-36.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ghee export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 27% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Guatemala ($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 Thailand (+27.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ghee Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, the amount of ghee imported into China skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 24% compared with the previous year. In general, imports recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 54% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, ghee imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 112%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, New Zealand (X tons) was the main supplier of ghee to China, accounting for a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium (X tons), with a 1.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from New Zealand stood at +5.4%.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ghee to China, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 2.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from New Zealand amounted to +10.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ghee import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 23% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ghee import price increased by +31.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 51%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+5.1%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for ghee in the world?

The country with the largest volume of ghee consumption was India, comprising approx. 78% of total volume. Moreover, ghee consumption in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Pakistan, sevenfold.

What are the largest producers of ghee in the world?

India remains the largest ghee producing country worldwide, accounting for 78% of total volume. Moreover, ghee production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Pakistan, sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by New Zealand, with a 5.4% share.

What are the leading suppliers of ghee to China?

In value terms, New Zealand constituted the largest supplier of ghee to China, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belgium, with a 3.1% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of ghee from China?

In value terms, the Philippines emerged as the key foreign market for ghee exports from China, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Guatemala, with a 17% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for ghee in China?

The average ghee export price stood at $5,174 per ton in 2021, surging by 17% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for ghee in China?

In 2021, the average ghee import price amounted to $5,311 per ton, picking up by 8.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ghee 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.

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FCL 887 - Ghee from Cow Milk
FCL 953 - Ghee, from Buffalo Milk

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China

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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