China: Nuts Market 2025

Nuts Market Size in China

The Chinese nuts market fell to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Nuts Production in China

In value terms, nuts production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production 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, production increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Nuts production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of nuts in China reduced slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of nuts were harvested in China; stabilizing at 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The nuts harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Nuts Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, the amount of nuts exported from China fell significantly to X tons, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, nuts exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for nuts exports from China, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, nuts exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kyrgyzstan (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Vietnam (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (X.0% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for nuts exports from China, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average nuts export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($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 Morocco (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Nuts Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, imports of nuts into China dropped markedly to X tons, falling by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, nuts imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Australia (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main suppliers of nuts imports to China, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X), Australia ($X) and South Africa ($X) appeared to be the largest nuts suppliers to China, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, South Africa, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average nuts import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained 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 Iran ($X per ton), while the price for Togo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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