China: Fruit Market 2023

Fruit Market Size in China

The Chinese fruit market stood at $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -0.0% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Fruit Production in China

In value terms, fruit production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average fruit yield in China fell to X tons per ha, remaining constant against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 4.5%. Over the period under review, the average fruit yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of fruits were harvested in China; standing approx. at 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 3.4%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the fruit harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, shipments abroad of fruits decreased by -8.1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fruit exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -31.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 26%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main destinations of fruit exports from China, together comprising 28% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +5.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), Thailand ($X) and Indonesia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for fruit exported from China worldwide, together accounting for 29% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Vietnam, with a CAGR of +10.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -9.5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 26%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into China

Fruit imports into China reduced modestly to X tons in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and the Philippines (X tons) were the main suppliers of fruit imports to China, with a combined 34% share of total imports. Cambodia, South Africa, Chile, Ecuador, New Zealand, Peru, Myanmar and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Cambodia (with a CAGR of +1,291.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fruits to China, comprising 26% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 6.2% share of total imports. It was followed by the Philippines, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Thailand totaled +17.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+10.4% per year) and the Philippines (+7.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fruit import price increased by +57.4% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 27%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

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 New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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