China - Pork (Meat Of Swine) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Pork Price in China - 2023

Contents:

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

Pork Price in China (CIF) - 2023

In September 2023, the average pork import price amounted to $2,004 per ton, which is down by -7.5% against the previous month. In general, the import price recorded a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 an increase of 4.1% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $2,593 per ton in January 2023; however, from February 2023 to September 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2023, the countries with the highest prices were Brazil ($2,257 per ton) and France ($2,171 per ton), while the price for Chile ($1,561 per ton) and the United States ($1,612 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Pork Price in China (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average pork export price amounted to $5,536 per ton, waning by -18% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pork export price decreased by -32.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 54%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $8,194 per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Macao SAR ($5,651 per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR totaled $5,571 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kyrgyzstan (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pork Imports in China

In 2022, purchases abroad of pork decreased by -51.2% to 1.7M tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 115%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 4.3M tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, pork imports contracted rapidly to $3.8B in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 163%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $11.9B. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Import of Pork in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Spain9082,6743,1311,0695.6%
Brazil6071,5641,65699517.9%
Denmark4251,0829604441.5%
Netherlands363763770265-10.0%
Canada318972609235-9.6%
United States5071,636921213-25.1%
United Kingdom1432752521460.7%
Germany6691,2737.1N/A-89.7%
Others5701,6391,580472-6.1%
Total4,50911,8789,8863,840-5.2%

Top Suppliers of Pork to China in 2022:

  1. Spain (469.1K tons)
  2. Brazil (416.7K tons)
  3. Denmark (193.7K tons)
  4. United States (126.1K tons)
  5. Netherlands (122.9K tons)
  6. Canada (114.1K tons)
  7. United Kingdom (74.3K tons)

Pork Exports in China

In 2022, exports of pork from China skyrocketed to 27K tons, increasing by 53% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, pork exports soared to $151M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% 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 +68.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 35%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Export of Pork in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Hong Kong SAR12876.61121433.8%
Macao SAR13.812.78.25.9-24.7%
OthersN/A0.10.11.2246.4%
Total14189.41201512.3%

Top Export Markets for Pork from China in 2022:

  1. Hong Kong SAR (25.7K tons)
  2. Macao SAR (1.0K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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

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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
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  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, PRODUCING ANIMALS 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. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 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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