
Hong Kong SAR, China - Whole Fresh Milk - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
Hong Kong Milk Price Jumps to $1,182/Ton
Hong Kong, China Whole Fresh Milk Import Price in January 2023
In January 2023, the whole fresh milk price stood at $1,182 per ton (CIF, Hong Kong, China), remaining constant against the previous month. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2022 an increase of 7.2% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $1,226 per ton in August 2022; afterwards, it flattened through to January 2023.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In January 2023, the country with the highest price was Japan ($2,021 per ton), while the price for Belgium ($528 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to January 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
COUNTRY | Jan 2022 | Feb 2022 | Mar 2022 | Apr 2022 | May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 |
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Import Price Whole Fresh Milk in Hong Kong, China (USD per ton) | |||||||||||||
Japan | 2085.0 | 2132.0 | 2042.0 | 2023.0 | 2071.0 | 1971.0 | 2032.0 | 2027.0 | 1872.0 | 1828.0 | 1823.0 | 1953.0 | 2021.0 |
Australia | 1124.0 | 1343.0 | 1177.0 | 1534.0 | 1395.0 | 1371.0 | 1230.0 | 1240.0 | 1335.0 | 1361.0 | 1430.0 | 1537.0 | 1490.0 |
Thailand | 1296.0 | 1317.0 | 1346.0 | 1344.0 | 1311.0 | 1321.0 | 1316.0 | 1316.0 | 1298.0 | 1320.0 | 1315.0 | 1322.0 | 1341.0 |
Germany | 765.0 | 839.0 | 995.0 | 926.0 | 1127.0 | 1010.0 | 1622.0 | 1989.0 | 869.0 | 1503.0 | 1224.0 | 1079.0 | 1006.0 |
China | 948.0 | 971.0 | 1006.0 | 983.0 | 990.0 | 1002.0 | 956.0 | 957.0 | 931.0 | 961.0 | 950.0 | 954.0 | 944.0 |
Vietnam | 878.0 | 900.0 | 912.0 | 876.0 | 938.0 | 877.0 | 886.0 | 766.0 | 933.0 | 908.0 | 909.0 | 861.0 | 927.0 |
New Zealand | 954.0 | N/A | 1033.0 | 828.0 | 818.0 | 919.0 | 1023.0 | 891.0 | 964.0 | 918.0 | 972.0 | 863.0 | 895.0 |
France | 738.0 | 763.0 | 780.0 | 786.0 | 779.0 | 808.0 | 671.0 | 777.0 | 786.0 | 832.0 | 816.0 | 877.0 | 890.0 |
Belgium | 529.0 | 612.0 | 527.0 | 622.0 | 543.0 | 583.0 | 555.0 | 1124.0 | 978.0 | 526.0 | 578.0 | 735.0 | 528.0 |
Average | 1074.0 | 1152.0 | 1172.0 | 1167.0 | 1172.0 | 1198.0 | 1151.0 | 1226.0 | 1153.0 | 1143.0 | 1179.0 | 1176.0 | 1182.0 |
Hong Kong, China Whole Fresh Milk Imports
In January 2023, whole fresh milk imports into Hong Kong reduced to 7.4K tons, falling by -5.4% compared with December 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 30% month-to-month.
In value terms, whole fresh milk imports declined to $8.7M (IndexBox estimates) in January 2023. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when imports increased by 33% month-to-month.
Hong Kong, China Whole Fresh Milk Imports by Country
China (2K tons), Thailand (1.8K tons) and Australia (1K tons) were the main suppliers of whole fresh milk imports to Hong Kong, with a combined 66% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Vietnam, Japan, France, New Zealand, Belgium and Germany, which together accounted for a further 28%.
From January 2022 to January 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by New Zealand (with a CAGR of +13.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Thailand ($2.4M), China ($1.9M) and Australia ($1.5M) appeared to be the largest whole fresh milk suppliers to Hong Kong, with a combined 67% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, Vietnam, France, New Zealand, Germany and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 27%.
New Zealand, with a CAGR of +13.2%, 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.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the whole fresh milk market in Hong Kong SAR, 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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