
China - Sauces and Seasonings - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
Sauce and Seasoning Export in China Rises Sharply to $248M in March 2023
China Sauce and Seasoning Exports
In March 2023, overseas shipments of sauces and seasonings increased by 42% to 81K tons for the first time since November 2022, thus ending a three-month declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.2% from March 2022 to March 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain months. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, sauce and seasoning exports skyrocketed to $248M (IndexBox estimates) in March 2023. The total export value increased at an average monthly rate of +2.6% over the period from March 2022 to March 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in November 2022 when exports increased by 34% month-to-month. The exports peaked in March 2023.
COUNTRY | Export Value of Sauce and Seasoning in China (million USD) | ||||||||||||
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Mar 2022 | Apr 2022 | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
Thailand | 18.3 | 26.4 | 11.9 | 36.2 | 21.2 | 23.3 | 19.2 | 24.0 | 30.7 | 28.8 | 23.7 | 22.4 | 27.7 |
Malaysia | 24.1 | 27.7 | 16.2 | 14.5 | 19.0 | 24.4 | 15.3 | 13.1 | 17.4 | 20.0 | 11.4 | 13.6 | 27.1 |
United States | 16.9 | 17.3 | 17.0 | 13.0 | 14.0 | 11.8 | 9.3 | 9.8 | 11.2 | 13.0 | 11.0 | 7.0 | 17.7 |
South Korea | 14.9 | 14.0 | 13.8 | 14.5 | 15.0 | 13.5 | 12.0 | 14.5 | 14.6 | 17.6 | 11.9 | 13.1 | 15.4 |
Philippines | 6.8 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 5.1 | 7.2 | 5.8 | 4.5 | 5.8 | 6.4 | 6.2 | 8.3 | 3.2 | 6.0 |
Japan | 5.0 | 4.4 | 6.2 | 5.1 | 6.4 | 5.6 | 4.6 | 6.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.6 | 6.7 | 5.8 |
Indonesia | 3.8 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.9 | 3.0 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 2.6 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 4.8 |
Nigeria | 1.6 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 6.0 | 3.1 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 4.1 |
Australia | 2.5 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 4.7 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 3.1 |
United Kingdom | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 2.9 |
Russia | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 3.3 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 2.4 |
Canada | 3.2 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 4.2 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 2.2 |
Myanmar | 1.8 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Others | 80.4 | 69.8 | 80.5 | 91.7 | 92.7 | 99.0 | 86.9 | 85.2 | 132 | 132 | 107 | 113 | 127 |
Total | 183 | 182 | 168 | 202 | 196 | 208 | 170 | 177 | 238 | 240 | 198 | 194 | 248 |
Exports by Country
The United States (12K tons), South Korea (7.1K tons) and Malaysia (3.9K tons) were the main destinations of sauce and seasoning exports from China, with a combined 28% share of total exports. Thailand, the Philippines, Nigeria, Indonesia, Japan, the UK, Australia, Russia, Canada and Myanmar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.
From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of +8.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Thailand ($28M), Malaysia ($27M) and the United States ($18M) constituted the largest markets for sauce and seasoning exported from China worldwide, together accounting for 29% of total exports. These countries were followed by South Korea, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, Nigeria, Australia, the UK, Russia, Canada and Myanmar, which together accounted for a further 20%.
Nigeria, with a CAGR of +7.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In March 2023, the sauce and seasoning price amounted to $3,071 per ton (FOB, China), declining by -10.3% against the previous month. Over the last twelve months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2022 an increase of 16% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $3,425 per ton in February 2023, and then contracted in the following month.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Thailand ($7,056 per ton), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($1,406 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sauce and seasoning 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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