
China - Sails - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
Sails Price in China Rises to $34.6 per kg
China Sail Export Price in April 2023
In April 2023, the sail price stood at $34,573 per ton (FOB, China), approximately equating the previous month. In general, export price indicated mild growth from April 2022 to April 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +1.2% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on April 2023 figures, sails export price decreased by -2.3% against November 2022 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 when the average export price increased by 55% against the previous month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $59,263 per ton. From November 2022 to April 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In April 2023, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($116K per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan ($12,592 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Singapore (+12.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
COUNTRY | Export Price of Sail in China (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
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Apr 2022 | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | |
United Arab Emirates | 123,883 | 124,898 | N/A | 122,120 | N/A | 125,383 | 126,159 | 117,479 | 80,873 | 8,994 | 150,671 | 107,863 | 116,100 |
Malaysia | 35,535 | 29,381 | 22,560 | 47,877 | 14,713 | 29,860 | 19,583 | 37,762 | 94,468 | 115,710 | 89,537 | 87,523 | 83,681 |
Norway | 70,039 | 97,788 | 74,499 | 35,504 | 103,921 | 93,730 | 31,389 | 110,565 | 73,444 | 22,773 | 84,864 | 105,370 | 73,172 |
Singapore | 14,780 | 34,518 | 33,085 | 33,935 | 17,319 | 13,353 | 15,636 | 25,774 | 38,419 | 14,953 | 21,254 | 22,917 | 62,270 |
Sweden | 72,040 | 68,155 | 115,114 | 48,232 | 15,121 | 12,397 | 55,397 | 60,654 | 68,925 | 72,157 | 86,273 | 79,214 | 59,359 |
Germany | 27,230 | 30,578 | 19,658 | 29,316 | 34,731 | 39,192 | 10,763 | 46,000 | 46,818 | 79,361 | 56,276 | 41,860 | 56,425 |
United Kingdom | 44,444 | 20,583 | 57,175 | 64,194 | 47,757 | 23,780 | 38,190 | 27,555 | 28,630 | 57,410 | 25,152 | 35,858 | 43,935 |
Netherlands | 49,332 | 25,809 | 63,294 | 16,631 | 30,367 | 34,821 | 30,787 | 42,296 | 46,736 | 32,101 | 45,794 | 46,000 | 41,250 |
France | 16,181 | 16,843 | 19,773 | 23,530 | 44,369 | 32,878 | 17,758 | 15,010 | 32,059 | 12,227 | 18,088 | 27,476 | 24,733 |
Australia | 38,310 | 28,353 | 59,568 | 62,275 | 22,632 | 17,867 | 24,005 | 30,930 | 38,874 | 60,427 | 42,093 | 71,898 | 23,082 |
United States | 36,840 | 37,453 | 26,023 | 36,257 | 35,538 | 30,582 | 36,309 | 31,719 | 41,074 | 37,712 | 42,006 | 21,269 | 21,116 |
Denmark | 17,388 | 26,704 | 15,560 | 13,836 | 21,663 | 17,920 | 16,906 | 25,054 | 52,409 | 20,936 | 11,887 | 14,742 | 17,872 |
Japan | 39,609 | 28,329 | 22,496 | 22,410 | 42,781 | 4,666 | 25,518 | 26,257 | 25,224 | 23,877 | 8,667 | 51,726 | 12,592 |
Average | 30,111 | 35,997 | 31,334 | 31,428 | 37,807 | 38,160 | 59,263 | 35,397 | 44,366 | 40,965 | 39,671 | 34,184 | 34,573 |
China Sail Exports
In April 2023, sails exports from China rose remarkably to 35 tons, picking up by 7.4% against March 2023. Overall, exports enjoyed a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 with an increase of 143% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in April 2023.
In value terms, sails exports reached $1.2M (IndexBox estimates) in April 2023. In general, exports recorded a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when exports increased by 110% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in April 2023.
China Sail Exports by Country
The United States (15 tons) was the main destination for sails exports from China, with a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, sails exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (2.3 tons), sixfold. Japan (2.3 tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.6% share.
From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume to the United States totaled +9.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+3.8% per month) and Japan (+18.5% per month).
In value terms, the United States ($314K) remains the key foreign market for sails exports from China, comprising 26% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($97K), with an 8.1% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 6.8% share.
From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +4.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+2.2% per month) and the United Arab Emirates (+2.9% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sails 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.
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