Eastern Asia: Sorghum Market 2025

Sorghum Market Size in Eastern Asia

In 2022, the East Asian sorghum market increased by 12% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, consumption saw a remarkable increase. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Sorghum Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, sorghum production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.8% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 171% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

China (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of sorghum production, accounting for 98% of total volume.

In China, sorghum production increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

The average sorghum yield surged to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of 25% on 2021 figures. The yield indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sorghum yield decreased by -24.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by 61% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the sorghum yield remained at a lower figure. 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 sorghum were harvested in Eastern Asia; waning by -20.1% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 67%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sorghum production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Sorghum Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of sorghum decreased by -1.7% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, exports faced a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 146%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sorghum exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 166%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) represented roughly 99% of total exports in 2022.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sorghum exports, with a CAGR of -20.9% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) also remains the largest sorghum supplier in Eastern Asia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled -15.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 3.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 86%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +6.8% per year.

Sorghum Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, overseas purchases of sorghum increased by 6.9% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after four years of decline. In general, imports showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 300% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sorghum imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 298%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China dominates imports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 97% of total imports in 2022. Japan (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sorghum imports, with a CAGR of +63.6% from 2012 to 2022. Japan (-16.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+93 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Japan (-87.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sorghum in Eastern Asia, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 2.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to +66.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sorghum import price increased by +80.0% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by 34% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while China totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+2.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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