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China: Virgin Olive Oil Market 2025

Virgin Olive Oil Market Size in China

The Chinese virgin olive oil market shrank remarkably to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -30.8% 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 perceptible decrease. Virgin olive oil consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Virgin Olive Oil Exports

Exports from China

In 2021, approx. X tons of virgin olive oil were exported from China; waning by -34.3% compared with 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 298% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, virgin olive oil exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 136%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of virgin olive oil exports from China, together accounting for 60% of total exports. Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of +378.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the United States ($X), the UK ($X) and Canada ($X) were the largest markets for virgin olive oil exported from China worldwide, together comprising 42% of total exports. Germany, New Zealand, Australia and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +475.9%, saw 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average virgin olive oil export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a resilient increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Greece (+24.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Virgin Olive Oil Imports

Imports into China

For the third year in a row, China recorded decline in purchases abroad of virgin olive oil, which decreased by -54% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 33%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, virgin olive oil imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Greece (X tons) was the main supplier of virgin olive oil to China, with a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, virgin olive oil imports from Greece exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Greece amounted to +18.9%.

In value terms, Greece ($X) constituted the largest supplier of virgin olive oil to China, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an 8.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Greece stood at +25.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average virgin olive oil import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 102% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a resilient increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Greece amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+5.2%), 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 virgin olive oil in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of virgin olive oil consumption in 2021 were Italy, Spain and the United States, together accounting for 41% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Morocco, Turkey, Greece, France, Tunisia, Syrian Arab Republic, Algeria, Portugal, Brazil and Germany, which together accounted for a further 37%.

What are the largest producers of virgin olive oil in the world?

Spain remains the largest virgin olive oil producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 35% of total volume. Moreover, virgin olive oil production in Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Tunisia, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Italy, with a 10% share.

What are the leading suppliers of virgin olive oil to China?

In value terms, Spain constituted the largest supplier of virgin olive oil to China, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy, with a 14% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of virgin olive oil from China?

In value terms, the UK, Hong Kong SAR and the United States were the largest markets for virgin olive oil exported from China worldwide, with a combined 67% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Australia, Canada, Germany and New Zealand, which together accounted for a further 33%.

What is the average export price for virgin olive oil in China?

In 2021, the average virgin olive oil export price amounted to $4,810 per ton, picking up by 8.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for virgin olive oil in China?

The average virgin olive oil import price stood at $4,236 per ton in 2021, surging by 21% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the virgin olive oil 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 261 - Oil of Olives, Virgin

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. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. 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 VOLUME AND VALUE
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. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024