China: Orange Market 2025

Orange Market Size in China

In 2022, the Chinese orange market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -14.3% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Orange Production in China

In value terms, orange production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 164%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of oranges in China fell modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, declining by -1.8% on 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average orange yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then declined modestly 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 orange harvested area in China stood at X ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 5%. The orange harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Orange Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of oranges, when their volume decreased by -27.1% to X tons. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 112%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, orange exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 46%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons) was the main destination for orange exports from China, with a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, orange exports to Vietnam exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Philippines (X tons), fivefold. Malaysia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Vietnam amounted to -2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (-1.4% per year) and Malaysia (-15.4% per year).

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) remains the key foreign market for oranges exports from China, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Philippines ($X), with a 9.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Vietnam amounted to +8.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (-2.2% per year) and Singapore (+9.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average orange export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 97%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Singapore ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($X per ton) and the Philippines ($X per ton) were 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 (+29.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Orange Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, overseas purchases of oranges decreased by -15.6% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after six years of growth. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 105%. 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, orange imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of orange to China, with a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, orange imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Australia (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa amounted to +18.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+48.1% per year) and Australia (+15.9% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of oranges to China, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa amounted to +17.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+41.6% per year) and Australia (+18.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average orange import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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