Eastern Asia: Orange Market 2025

Orange Market Size in Eastern Asia

The East Asian orange market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after four years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Orange Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, orange production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 153% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of orange production was China (X tons), accounting for 96% of total volume. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR (X tons), with a 1.7% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in China was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Hong Kong SAR (0.0% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-2.3% per year).

In 2022, the average orange yield in Eastern Asia stood at X tons per ha, approximately mirroring the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 5.8%. The level of yield peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the orange harvested area in Eastern Asia amounted to X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 4.8%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to orange production reached the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Orange Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

Orange exports declined notably to X tons in 2022, which is down by -24.5% on 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 74%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, orange exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from China (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons), together resulting at 98% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of +0.8%).

In value terms, the largest orange supplying countries in Eastern Asia were China ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X).

Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of +3.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -6.4% against the previous year. Export price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, orange export price increased by +21.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 32% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Hong Kong SAR amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.2%).

Orange Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, overseas purchases of oranges decreased by -16% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after five years of growth. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 40%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, orange imports dropped to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -36.0% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) represented the key importers of oranges in Eastern Asia, together making up 70% of total imports. It was distantly followed by South Korea (X tons) and Japan (X tons), together making up a 26% share of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +8.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X), China ($X) and South Korea ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 83% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +7.5%, 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

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+5.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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