China - Honey - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Honey Price in China - 2023

Contents:

  1. Honey Price in China (FOB) - 2023
  2. Honey Price in China (CIF) - 2022
  3. Honey Exports in China
  4. Honey Imports in China

Honey Price in China (FOB) - 2023

The average honey export price stood at $1,724 per ton in September 2023, rising by 3.6% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2023 when the average export price increased by 4.4% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $1,797 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to September 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($2,241 per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($1,393 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Africa (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Honey Price in China (CIF) - 2022

The average honey import price stood at $19,106 per ton in 2022, waning by -20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 70%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $23,897 per ton in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($113,988 per ton), while the price for Russia ($1,155 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+50.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Honey Exports in China

For the fourth year in a row, China recorded growth in shipments abroad of honey, which increased by 6.9% to 156K tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 10%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, honey exports expanded markedly to $278M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Export of Honey in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Japan64.373.666.061.8-1.3%
United Kingdom57.063.156.350.0-4.3%
Belgium16.619.327.843.437.8%
Poland17.216.925.126.014.8%
Saudi Arabia6.612.05.614.429.7%
Spain12.48.99.412.0-1.1%
Netherlands5.24.27.210.827.6%
Australia6.46.65.97.65.9%
Portugal6.13.96.47.57.1%
Germany8.05.75.86.3-7.7%
Romania0.63.15.04.8100.0%
Ireland3.63.62.94.46.9%
South Africa6.97.19.43.5-20.2%
Others24.126.127.225.01.2%
Total2352542602785.8%

Top Export Markets for Honey from China in 2022:

  1. United Kingdom (34.3K tons)
  2. Japan (29.8K tons)
  3. Belgium (25.0K tons)
  4. Poland (15.5K tons)
  5. Spain (7.2K tons)
  6. Saudi Arabia (6.1K tons)
  7. Portugal (5.5K tons)
  8. Netherlands (5.5K tons)
  9. Australia (3.9K tons)
  10. Germany (3.4K tons)
  11. Ireland (2.8K tons)
  12. Romania (2.5K tons)
  13. South Africa (2.0K tons)

Honey Imports in China

In 2022, the amount of honey imported into China declined markedly to 3.7K tons, with a decrease of -15.2% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 4.2%.

In value terms, honey imports declined remarkably to $71M in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $105M, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Import of Honey in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
New Zealand60.267.181.457.6-1.5%
Australia8.911.212.15.1-16.9%
France0.41.13.02.276.5%
Thailand2.51.81.81.7-12.1%
Canada1.41.20.41.0-10.6%
Russia1.40.70.91.0-10.6%
Germany1.71.31.50.9-19.1%
Myanmar0.7N/AN/AN/A0%
Others7.64.64.11.9-37.0%
Total84.688.910571.4-5.5%

Top Suppliers of Honey to China in 2022:

  1. New Zealand (1611.6 tons)
  2. Russia (838.8 tons)
  3. Thailand (360.8 tons)
  4. Australia (222.6 tons)
  5. France (150.5 tons)
  6. Germany (113.4 tons)
  7. Canada (113.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
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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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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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  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
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    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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