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

Contents:

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

Sugar Price in China (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average sugar import price amounted to $477 per ton, picking up by 22% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $591 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from El Salvador ($525 per ton) and Cuba ($503 per ton), while the price for Guatemala ($468 per ton) and Brazil ($474 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by El Salvador (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Sugar Price in China (FOB) - 2023

In June 2023, the average sugar export price amounted to $1,162 per ton, jumping by 20% against the previous month. In general, the export price saw modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in December 2022 when the average export price increased by 586% against the previous month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $7,313 per ton. From January 2023 to June 2023, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($17,279 per ton), while the average price for exports to Japan amounted to $870 per ton.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+3.4%).

Sugar Imports in China

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of sugar, when their volume decreased by -6.6% to 4.6M tons. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +16.7% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 60% against the previous year.

In value terms, sugar imports rose rapidly to $2.2B in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 65% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Import of Sugar in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Brazil3941,2451,8071,97971.3%
El Salvador33.075.340.570.829.0%
Thailand1336.73.354.1-25.9%
Guatemala27.48.2N/A50.222.4%
Cuba14317089.145.3-31.8%
Others20033.72.913.3-59.5%
Total9301,5391,9432,21233.5%

Top Suppliers of Sugar to China in 2022:

  1. Brazil (4173.8K tons)
  2. El Salvador (134.9K tons)
  3. Thailand (108.1K tons)
  4. Guatemala (107.1K tons)
  5. Cuba (90.0K tons)

Sugar Exports in China

In 2022, sugar exports from China reached 3.3K tons, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 233% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 13K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sugar exports skyrocketed to $4.1M in 2022. Overall, exports showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 80%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $6.2M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Export of Sugar in China (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Japan3.42.83.13.0-4.1%
MalaysiaN/AN/AN/A1.00%
OthersN/A3.30.10.1-82.6%
Total3.46.23.24.16.4%

Top Export Markets for Sugar from China in 2022:

  1. Japan (3.1K tons)
  2. Malaysia (0.1K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sugar 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 162 - Sugar, Raw Centrifugal
  • FCL 163 - Sugar, Non-Centrifugal

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
    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, 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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