China - Wheat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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China - Wheat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Article Publishing Date: Apr 17, 2023

China's Wheat Import Declines to $583M in Feb 2023

China Wheat Imports

Wheat imports into China totaled 1.5M tons in February 2023, standing approximately at January 2023 figures. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 when imports increased by 240% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in February 2023.

In value terms, wheat imports contracted to $583M (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. In general, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in October 2022 when imports increased by 267% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at 586K tons in January 2023, and then dropped modestly in the following month.

COUNTRYFeb 2022Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023
Million USD
United States0.1nannannannannannan1.6149.0110.04.50.551.0
Canada5.662.81.633.644.50.633.923.6166.0204.0151.0177.046.0
Australia103.0164.0182.0176.0150.0274.0167.0114.0168.076.2214.0341.0256.0
France130.099.070.643.1nannannannan28.618.547.765.5227.0

Imports by Country

Australia (664K tons), France (595K tons) and the United States (134K tons) were the main suppliers of wheat imports to China, together comprising 92% of total imports.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +65.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wheat suppliers to China were Australia ($256M), France ($227M) and the United States ($51M), with a combined 92% share of total imports.

the United States, with a CAGR of +67.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In February 2023, the wheat price amounted to $387 per ton (CIF, China), dropping by -2% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in August 2022 when the average import price increased by 8.3% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $413 per ton in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to February 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In February 2023, the countries with the highest prices were Canada ($425 per ton) and Australia ($386 per ton), while the price for the United States ($380 per ton) and France ($382 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wheat 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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Data coverage:
• Market volume and value
• Per Capita consumption
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• Export and import prices
• Market trends, drivers and restraints
• Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

1.1
REPORT DESCRIPTION
1.2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
1.3
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
1.4
GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance

3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

3.1
MARKET SIZE
3.2
MARKET STRUCTURE
3.3
TRADE BALANCE
3.4
PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
3.5
MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

4.1
TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
4.2
BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
4.3
MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4.4
MOST TRADED PRODUCT
4.5
MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

5.1
TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
5.2
TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
5.3
COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
5.4
TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5.5
LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

6.1
TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
6.2
TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
6.3
UNSATURATED MARKETS
6.4
TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
6.5
MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

7.1
PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries

8.1
IMPORTS FROM 2012–2022
8.2
IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
8.3
IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports

9.1
EXPORTS FROM 2012–2022
9.2
EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
9.3
EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

LIST OF TABLES
Table 1:
Key Findings In 2022
Table 2:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Table 3:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Table 4:
Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2022
Table 5:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 6:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 7:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Table 8:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 9:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 10:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 2:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Figure 3:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 4:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 5:
Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 6:
Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2022
Figure 7:
Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2022
Figure 8:
Market Volume Forecast to 2030
Figure 9:
Market Value Forecast to 2030
Figure 10:
Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
Figure 11:
Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
Figure 12:
Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
Figure 13:
Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
Figure 14:
Production Volume And Growth
Figure 15:
Yield And Growth
Figure 16:
Exports And Growth
Figure 17:
Export Prices And Growth
Figure 18:
Market Size And Growth
Figure 19:
Per Capita Consumption
Figure 20:
Imports And Growth
Figure 21:
Import Prices
Figure 22:
Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 23:
Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 24:
Area Harvested, 2012–2022
Figure 25:
Yield, 2012–2022
Figure 26:
Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 27:
Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 28:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 29:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 30:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 31:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Figure 32:
Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 33:
Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 34:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 35:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 36:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 37:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
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