China - Confectionery - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Confectionery Price in China - 2023

Contents:

  1. Confectionery Price in China (FOB) - 2022
  2. Confectionery Price in China (CIF) - 2022
  3. Confectionery Exports in China
  4. Confectionery Imports in China

Confectionery Price in China (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average confectionery export price amounted to $3,567 per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 17%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $4,031 per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($5,208 per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($2,595 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Confectionery Price in China (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average confectionery import price amounted to $5,040 per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $5,356 per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($12,796 per ton), while the price for Ghana ($2,236 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Confectionery Exports in China

In 2022, approx. 512K tons of confectionery were exported from China; growing by 21% compared with 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, confectionery exports surged to $1.8B in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.6% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +52.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Export of Confectionery in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States20918524528010.2%
Philippines199139174164-6.2%
Indonesia55.950.670.512831.8%
South Korea69.259.565.389.08.7%
Thailand61.771.560.288.312.7%
Malaysia36.930.043.687.033.1%
Australia77.967.578.879.10.5%
Canada30.638.459.570.532.1%
Vietnam22.918.126.953.232.4%
Russia17.520.033.752.143.9%
United Kingdom29.129.446.248.218.3%
Mexico23.820.740.436.615.4%
Saudi Arabia23.717.621.735.013.9%
Others5294485226145.1%
Total1,3871,1961,4881,8249.6%

Top Export Markets for Confectionery from China in 2022:

  1. United States (59.4K tons)
  2. Philippines (49.9K tons)
  3. Indonesia (49.4K tons)
  4. Thailand (24.8K tons)
  5. Malaysia (24.6K tons)
  6. Australia (20.7K tons)
  7. Russia (19.3K tons)
  8. South Korea (17.1K tons)
  9. Vietnam (17.0K tons)
  10. Canada (16.9K tons)
  11. Mexico (12.3K tons)
  12. Saudi Arabia (10.1K tons)
  13. United Kingdom (9.5K tons)

Confectionery Imports in China

In 2022, confectionery imports into China contracted significantly to 249K tons, dropping by -17.5% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 30%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 301K tons, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, confectionery imports dropped to $1.3B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 38%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1.4B, and then reduced in the following year.

Import of Confectionery in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Malaysia1521311661836.4%
Indonesia99.298.214013911.9%
Italy97.388.91131124.8%
Belgium60.371.411210721.1%
Singapore55.653.073.688.416.7%
United States66.761.587.074.23.6%
Japan46.953.774.871.214.9%
Germany42.941.755.864.514.6%
Switzerland37.236.750.946.27.5%
Russia84.385.311342.2-20.6%
Thailand45.125.146.631.7-11.1%
Ghana13.215.922.018.812.5%
Netherlands14.312.217.114.81.2%
Others2052183002618.4%
Total1,0209931,3721,2547.1%

Top Suppliers of Confectionery to China in 2022:

  1. Malaysia (46.2K tons)
  2. Indonesia (38.7K tons)
  3. Singapore (24.4K tons)
  4. Belgium (17.4K tons)
  5. Russia (14.5K tons)
  6. Thailand (12.9K tons)
  7. Italy (12.6K tons)
  8. Ghana (8.4K tons)
  9. Germany (7.7K tons)
  10. Japan (6.8K tons)
  11. United States (5.8K tons)
  12. Switzerland (5.1K tons)
  13. Netherlands (4.4K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the confectionery 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.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 10821100 - Cocoa paste (excluding containing added sugar or other sweetening matter)
  • Prodcom 10821200 - Cocoa butter, fat and oil
  • Prodcom 10821300 - Cocoa powder, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
  • Prodcom 10821400 - Cocoa powder, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
  • Prodcom 10822130 - Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, in blocks, slabs or bars > 2 kg or in liquid, paste, powder, g ranular or other bulk form, in containers or immediate packings of a content > 2 kg, containing . .18 % by weight of
  • Prodcom 10822150 - Chocolate milk crumb containing .18 % or more by weight of cocoa butter and in packings weighing > 2 kg
  • Prodcom 10822170 - Chocolate flavour coating containing .18 % or more by weight of cocoa butter and in packings weighing > 2 kg
  • Prodcom 10822190 - Food preparations containing <18 % of cocoa butter and in packings weighing > 2 kg (excluding chocolate flavour coating, chocolate milk crumb)
  • Prodcom 10822233 - Filled chocolate blocks, slabs or bars consisting of a centre (including of cream, liqueur or fruit paste, excluding chocolate biscuits)
  • Prodcom 10822235 - Chocolate blocks, slabs or bars with added cereal, fruit or nuts (excluding filled, chocolate biscuits)
  • Prodcom 10822239 - Chocolate blocks, slabs or bars (excluding filled, with added cereal, fruit or nuts, chocolate biscuits)
  • Prodcom 10822243 - Chocolates (including pralines) containing alcohol (excluding in blocks, slabs or bars)
  • Prodcom 10822245 - Chocolates (excluding those containing alcohol, in blocks, s labs or bars)
  • Prodcom 10822253 - Filled chocolate confectionery (excluding in blocks, slabs or bars, chocolate biscuits, chocolates)
  • Prodcom 10822255 - Chocolate confectionery (excluding filled, in blocks, slabs or bars, chocolate biscuits, chocolates)
  • Prodcom 10822260 - Sugar confectionery and substitutes therefor made from sugar substitution products, containing cocoa (including chocolate nougat) (excluding white chocolate)
  • Prodcom 10822270 - Chocolate spreads
  • Prodcom 10822280 - Preparations containing cocoa for making beverages
  • Prodcom 10822290 - Food products with cocoa (excluding cocoa paste, butter, p owder, blocks, slabs, bars, liquid, paste, powder, granular, o ther bulk form in packings > 2 kg, to make beverages, c hocolate spreads)
  • Prodcom 10822310 - Chewing gum
  • Prodcom 10822320 - Liquorice cakes, blocks, sticks and pastilles containing > .10 % by weight of sucrose, but not containing any other substances
  • Prodcom 10822330 - White chocolate
  • Prodcom 10822353 - Sugar confectionery pastes in immediate packings of a net content . 1 kg (including marzipan, fondant, nougat and almond pastes)
  • Prodcom 10822355 - Throat pastilles and cough drops consisting essentially of sugars and flavouring agents (excluding pastilles or drops with flavouring agents containing medicinal properties)
  • Prodcom 10822363 - Sugar-coated (panned) goods (including sugar almonds)
  • Prodcom 10822365 - Gums, fruit jellies and fruit pastes in the form of sugar confectionery (excluding chewing gum)
  • Prodcom 10822373 - Boiled sweets
  • Prodcom 10822375 - Toffees, caramels and similar sweets
  • Prodcom 10822383 - Compressed tablets of sugar confectionery (including cachous)
  • Prodcom 10822390 - Sugar confectionery, n.e.c.

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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