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China - Canned Food - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Article Publishing Date: May 5, 2023

Price of China's 'Canned Food' Reaches $3,390 Per Ton

China Canned Food Export Price in February 2023

In February 2023, the canned food price amounted to $3,390 per ton (FOB, China), picking up by 4.7% against the previous month. Over the period from February 2022 to February 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in November 2022 an increase of 11% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in February 2023.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($10,429 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($1,124 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRYExport Price of Canned Food in China (USD per ton)
Feb 2022Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023
Vietnam8,5075,2668,2988,11810,41510,84910,7209,5339,2327,64410,00510,63710,429
Malaysia4,6903,7866,4874,9694,3344,9914,2833,4814,0984,7794,8074,5145,612
United Kingdom2,8883,1743,1663,1673,4923,1433,4833,4873,2203,1743,1602,9703,340
Japan2,9883,1473,1033,1893,2213,2243,2173,1443,0992,9732,9632,9902,983
Russia3,2683,8534,1763,5273,8633,2124,0873,1963,1802,7343,3453,2492,881
Netherlands3,2332,8793,1243,5823,6463,6083,4103,1783,0092,7832,6653,0962,844
Germany2,4132,4502,6592,9602,6452,6142,5142,6912,6262,6032,6082,3522,352
United States2,6692,4622,2692,6522,4952,4452,1672,2542,3762,2252,5812,2992,230
Philippines1,8812,5162,1982,0592,0391,8322,1891,8232,2082,0022,1022,0051,794
South Korea1,3381,3441,4581,3541,3211,3171,1691,1851,2311,1621,2051,2671,124
Average2,9262,9653,2163,1673,2453,2163,1543,0062,7673,0583,2053,2383,390

China Canned Food Exports

In February 2023, the amount of canned food exported from China dropped to 153K tons, falling by -12.2% compared with the month before. The total export volume increased at an average monthly rate of +2.5% over the period from February 2022 to February 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 43% month-to-month.

In value terms, canned food exports declined to $518M (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. The total export value increased at an average monthly rate of +3.8% over the period from February 2022 to February 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 with an increase of 45% m-o-m.

China Canned Food Exports by Country

South Korea (38K tons), Japan (36K tons) and the United States (6.7K tons) were the main destinations of canned food exports from China, together comprising 53% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Vietnam, Malaysia, Germany, the Philippines, the UK and Russia, which together accounted for a further 19%.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the biggest increases were in Vietnam (with a CAGR of +11.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($109M), Vietnam ($56M) and South Korea ($43M) were the largest markets for canned food exported from China worldwide, with a combined 40% share of total exports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +13.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the canned food 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:

  • Prodcom 10861060 - Homogenised composite food preparations for infant food or dietetic purposes p.r.s. in containers . .250 g
  • Prodcom 10861030 - Homogenised vegetables (excluding frozen, preserved by vinegar or acetic acid)
  • Prodcom 10861050 - Homogenised preparations of jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, f ruit or nut puree and fruit or nut pastes
  • Prodcom 10861060 - Homogenised composite food preparations for infant food or dietetic purposes p.r.s. in containers . .250 g
  • Prodcom 10861070 - Food preparations for infants, p.r.s. (excluding homogenised composite food preparations)
  • Prodcom 10891100 - Soups and broths and preparations therefor
  • Prodcom 10861010 - Homogenised preparations of meat, meat offal or blood (excluding sausages and similar products of meat, food preparations based on these products)
  • Prodcom 10131505 - Prepared or preserved goose or duck liver (excluding sausages and prepared meals and dishes)
  • Prodcom 10131515 - Prepared or preserved liver of other animals (excluding sausages and prepared meals and dishes)
  • Prodcom 10131525 - Prepared or preserved meat or offal of turkeys (excluding sausages, preparations of liver and prepared meals and dishes)
  • Prodcom 10131535 - Other prepared or preserved poultry meat (excluding sausages, preparations of liver and prepared meals and dishes)
  • Prodcom 10131545 - Prepared or preserved meat of swine: hams and cuts thereof (excluding prepared meals and dishes)
  • Prodcom 10131555 - Prepared or preserved meat of swine: shoulders and cuts thereof, of swine (excluding prepared meals and dishes)
  • Prodcom 10131565 - Prepared or preserved meat, offal and mixtures of domestic swine, including mixtures, containing < .40 % meat or offal of any kind and fats of any kind (excluding sausages and similar products, homogenised preparations, preparations of liver and prepared meals and dishes)
  • Prodcom 10131575 - Other prepared or preserved meat, offal and mixtures of
  • Prodcom 10131585 - Prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals (excluding sausages and similar products, homogenised preparations, preparations of liver and prepared meals and dishes)
  • Prodcom 10131595 - Other prepared or preserved meat or offal, including blood
  • Prodcom 10391710 - Preserved tomatoes, whole or in pieces (excluding prepared vegetable dishes and tomatoes preserved by vinegar or acetic acid)
  • Prodcom 10851300 - Prepared meals and dishes based on vegetables
  • Prodcom 10391800 - Vegetables (excluding potatoes), fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid
  • Prodcom 100000Z3 - Vegetables (except potatoes), preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, including prepared vegetable dishes

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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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In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
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  1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 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. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    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, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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