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

Contents:

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

Lactose Price in China (CIF) - 2023

In September 2023, the average lactose import price amounted to $986 per ton, approximately equating the previous month. Overall, the import price, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in December 2022 an increase of 11% month-to-month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,595 per ton. From January 2023 to September 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,948 per ton), while the price for the United States ($725 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Lactose Price in China (FOB) - 2023

The average lactose export price stood at $3,139 per ton in September 2023, waning by -10.8% against the previous month. In general, the export price continues to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in December 2022 an increase of 11% month-to-month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $4,091 per ton. From January 2023 to September 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($6,350 per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($2,657 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 Ethiopia (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lactose Imports in China

In 2022, imports of lactose and lactose syrup into China skyrocketed to 146K tons, increasing by 21% on 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +16.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +56.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, lactose imports soared to $204M in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a significant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +25.9% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +99.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 34%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Import of Lactose in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States57.766.394.814636.3%
Germany15.924.731.224.615.7%
Netherlands8.07.45.86.9-4.8%
New Zealand4.64.03.25.98.7%
Poland3.212.911.14.29.5%
Australia1.54.53.73.633.9%
Italy0.22.54.73.2152.0%
Others11.015.015.39.8-3.8%
Total10213717020426.0%

Top Suppliers of Lactose to China in 2022:

  1. United States (118.7K tons)
  2. Germany (7.7K tons)
  3. Poland (3.2K tons)
  4. New Zealand (3.2K tons)
  5. Australia (2.7K tons)
  6. Netherlands (2.7K tons)
  7. Italy (2.3K tons)

Lactose Exports in China

For the third consecutive year, China recorded decline in overseas shipments of lactose and lactose syrup, which decreased by -12.7% to 58 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp contraction.

In value terms, lactose exports shrank modestly to $365K in 2022. In general, exports saw a precipitous descent.

Export of Lactose in China (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Russia46.3N/AN/A19360.9%
ThailandN/AN/AN/A33.30%
NigeriaN/A207N/A16.1-72.1%
Algeria3.6N/AN/A15.462.3%
Pakistan3.59.010415.162.8%
Netherlands72054.675.68.4-77.3%
Iraq5.2N/AN/A7.312.0%
KenyaN/AN/AN/A6.50%
Uzbekistan22.338.626.26.2-34.7%
Ecuador25.410.07.43.5-48.3%
Switzerland521N/AN/AN/A0%
France904N/AN/AN/A0%
Denmark640N/AN/AN/A0%
Others82751416560.0-58.3%
Total3,718833378365-53.9%

Top Export Markets for Lactose from China in 2022:

  1. Russia (32.0 tons)
  2. Thailand (6.2 tons)
  3. Nigeria (3.4 tons)
  4. Algeria (2.3 tons)
  5. Kenya (1.5 tons)
  6. Iraq (1.5 tons)
  7. Pakistan (1.4 tons)
  8. Ecuador (1.3 tons)
  9. Uzbekistan (0.9 tons)
  10. Netherlands (0.4 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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  • Per Capita consumption
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  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
  • Export and import prices
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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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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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  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
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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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