China - Matches - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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China - Matches - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Matches Price in China - 2023

Contents:

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

Matches Price in China (FOB) - 2023

In September 2023, the average matches export price amounted to $2,652 per ton, increasing by 11% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 when the average export price increased by 33% month-to-month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $4,414 per ton. From May 2023 to September 2023, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was South Korea ($8,260 per ton), while the average price for exports to Libya ($429 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 Israel (+26.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Matches Price in China (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average matches import price amounted to $13,280 per ton, growing by 323% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Switzerland ($22,577 per ton), while the price for the UK amounted to $12,640 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Niger (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Matches Exports in China

Matches exports from China rose to 2K tons in 2022, surging by 3.2% compared with the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 15%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, matches exports surged to $7.3M in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.2% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +59.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Export of Matches in China (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States1,6801,1101,4352,41812.9%
Germany1,2371,2881,4571,74012.0%
United Kingdom38138066168521.6%
South Korea33348365350915.2%
Canada29618546345915.7%
Netherlands2922133792950.3%
France3.412.1145202290.2%
Spain18533.610642.5-38.8%
Mozambique62.1156N/AN/A151.2%
Others67568985791210.6%
Total5,1454,5496,1577,26312.2%

Top Export Markets for Matches from China in 2022:

  1. Germany (686.7 tons)
  2. United States (543.7 tons)
  3. United Kingdom (186.4 tons)
  4. Canada (125.2 tons)
  5. Netherlands (99.0 tons)
  6. South Korea (94.4 tons)
  7. France (48.6 tons)
  8. Spain (20.1 tons)

Matches Imports in China

In 2022, approx. 1.6 tons of matches were imported into China; with a decrease of -79.4% against the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a sharp reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 22%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 8 tons, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, matches imports fell to $22K in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 34%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $25K, and then contracted in the following year.

Import of Matches in China (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United Kingdom0.2N/A3.919.5360.3%
SwitzerlandN/AN/AN/A2.40%
SingaporeN/A8.7N/AN/A0%
AngolaN/AN/A0.5N/A0%
United States23.22.917.4N/A-13.4%
Others1.37.13.3N/A59.3%
Total24.818.725.121.9-4.1%

Top Suppliers of Matches to China in 2022:

  1. United Kingdom (1541.0 kg)
  2. Switzerland (106.0 kg)

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    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

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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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  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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