Eastern Asia: Market for Flaked or Rolled Cereals 2025

Market Size for Flaked or Rolled Cereals in Eastern Asia

The East Asian flaked or rolled cereal market stood at $X in 2022, picking up by 4.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Flaked or Rolled Cereals in Eastern Asia

In value terms, flaked or rolled cereal production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 31%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Flaked or Rolled Cereals

Exports in Eastern Asia

Flaked or rolled cereal exports declined modestly to X tons in 2022, reducing by -2.2% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 14%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, flaked or rolled cereal exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +58.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

China dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 94% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Hong Kong SAR (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Macao SAR (X tons) - each finished at a 5.2% share of total exports.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of flaked or rolled cereals. At the same time, Macao SAR (+42.6%) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Macao SAR emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +42.6% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Hong Kong SAR (-4.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Macao SAR increased by +1.5 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest flaked or rolled cereal supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 5.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 4.3% share.

In China, flaked or rolled cereal exports increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Hong Kong SAR (-4.8% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+3.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 8.3% against the previous year. Export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, flaked or rolled cereal export price increased by +74.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while Macao SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Flaked or Rolled Cereals

Imports in Eastern Asia

Flaked or rolled cereal imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, jumping by 44% against the year before. In general, imports recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, flaked or rolled cereal imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed strong growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons) and Japan (X tons) represented roughly 78% of total imports in 2022. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) took an 11% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by South Korea (6.9%). Hong Kong SAR (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +54.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Japan ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 87% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +56.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 5.4% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the import price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+4.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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