
Hong Kong SAR, China - Wadding - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
Price of Wadding in Hong Kong Falls to $4,839 per Ton Following Three Consecutive Months of Decline
Hong Kong Wadding Import Price in May 2023
In May 2023, the wadding price amounted to $4,839 per ton (CIF, Hong Kong), declining by -19.7% against the previous month. In general, the import price showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in September 2022 when the average import price increased by 56% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $10,085 per ton. From October 2022 to May 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($12,766 per ton), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($1,256 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
COUNTRY | Import Price of Wadding in Hong Kong (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
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May 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | |
Vietnam | 10,812 | 9,945 | 22,700 | 26,000 | 10,631 | 27,843 | N/A | 20,308 | 36,165 | 22,062 | 14,641 | 24,266 | 12,766 |
Japan | 12,018 | 18,140 | 14,245 | 19,292 | 16,233 | 17,864 | 23,621 | 30,848 | 11,297 | 12,198 | 23,151 | 9,171 | 8,311 |
United States | 6,310 | 6,446 | 6,192 | 5,078 | 16,274 | 6,046 | 22,801 | 5,621 | 15,938 | 7,153 | 14,195 | 6,501 | 6,187 |
Cambodia | N/A | N/A | 19,991 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6,138 | 5,633 | 6,115 | 6,114 | 5,498 |
Thailand | 7,859 | 6,908 | 6,181 | 5,194 | 5,200 | 5,502 | 5,852 | 5,491 | 5,162 | 5,419 | 7,365 | 5,007 | 5,306 |
China | 9,510 | 5,482 | 7,533 | 4,777 | 8,151 | 4,753 | 5,304 | 5,911 | 4,381 | 6,356 | 5,661 | 4,320 | 4,940 |
South Korea | 14,325 | 22,584 | 17,112 | 21,428 | 18,468 | 9,948 | 30,169 | 30,636 | 23,396 | 38,621 | 37,849 | 30,061 | 4,775 |
Taiwan (Chinese) | 1,305 | 1,783 | 2,859 | 13,864 | 9,917 | 16,122 | 1,010 | 26,942 | 12,926 | 20,177 | 1,908 | 1,126 | 1,256 |
Average | 8,801 | 7,742 | 7,951 | 6,472 | 10,085 | 6,523 | 5,841 | 7,546 | 7,815 | 8,111 | 8,069 | 6,029 | 4,839 |
Hong Kong Wadding Imports
In May 2023, purchases abroad of wadding decreased by -26.6% to 263 tons for the first time since February 2023, thus ending a two-month rising trend. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 with an increase of 80% against the previous month.
In value terms, wadding imports fell remarkably to $1.3M (IndexBox estimates) in May 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 with an increase of 79% month-to-month.
Hong Kong Wadding Imports by Country
In May 2023, China (143 tons) constituted the largest wadding supplier to Hong Kong, accounting for a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, wadding imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (49 tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Cambodia (35 tons), with a 13% share.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-0.0% per month) and Cambodia (+15.2% per month).
In value terms, China ($706K) constituted the largest supplier of wadding to Hong Kong, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cambodia ($195K), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 6.6% share.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from China totaled -4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Cambodia (+1.3% per month) and Vietnam (+7.9% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the wadding 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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