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

Contents:

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

Lentil Price in China (CIF) - 2023

In June 2023, the average lentil import price amounted to $943 per ton, approximately equating the previous month. Over the last twelve-month period, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2022 an increase of 28% against the previous month. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $1,046 per ton. From August 2022 to June 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($990 per ton), while the price for Myanmar ($668 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Lentil Price in China (FOB) - 2023

The average lentil export price stood at $1,680 per ton in June 2023, shrinking by -3.7% against the previous month. Over the period from June 2022 to June 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2023 when the average export price increased by 14% against the previous month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $1,744 per ton, and then reduced slightly in the following month.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In June 2023, the countries with the highest prices were Hungary ($1,913 per ton) and Italy ($1,741 per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($1,323 per ton) and Belgium ($1,723 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lentil Imports in China

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of lentils increased by 60% to 26K tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +11.5% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lentil imports soared to $23M in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Import of Lentil in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States5.76.64.79.418.1%
Myanmar0.21.42.88.7251.7%
Turkey3.93.23.94.76.4%
Others0.10.1N/AN/A0.0%
Total9.911.211.422.731.9%

Top Suppliers of Lentil to China in 2022:

  1. Myanmar (11.8K tons)
  2. United States (9.3K tons)
  3. Turkey (4.5K tons)

Lentil Exports in China

In 2022, approx. 5.1K tons of lentils were exported from China; picking up by 6.6% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 29%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 9.3K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lentil exports surged to $6.7M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period.

Export of Lentil in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Belgium0.91.91.03.049.4%
France1.53.22.82.315.3%
Italy0.91.60.70.6-12.6%
SloveniaN/AN/A0.20.20.0%
United Arab Emirates2.8N/AN/AN/A0%
Others0.30.90.50.626.0%
Total6.37.65.26.72.1%

Top Export Markets for Lentil from China in 2022:

  1. Belgium (2.3K tons)
  2. France (1.8K tons)
  3. Italy (0.4K tons)
  4. Slovenia (0.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the lentil 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:

  • FCL 201 - Lentils, dry

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. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  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
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
  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. Yield And Growth
    16. Exports And Growth
    17. Export Prices And Growth
    18. Market Size And Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports And Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Area Harvested, 2012–2023
    25. Yield, 2012–2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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