China: Grapefruit Market Overview 2021

Grapefruit Market Size in China

In 2019, the Chinese grapefruit market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2019, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Grapefruit Production in China

In value terms, grapefruit production reached $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2019, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of grapefruits in China expanded to X tonnes per ha in 2019, increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The grapefruit yield peaked in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2019, the harvested area of grapefruits in China dropped slightly to X ha, falling by -X% compared with 2018. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a notable expansion from 2007 to 2019: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, grapefruit harvested area increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The grapefruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Grapefruit Exports

Exports from China

In 2019, the amount of grapefruits exported from China reached X tonnes, almost unchanged from 2018 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, grapefruit exports stood at $X in 2019. Overall, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tonnes), the Netherlands (X tonnes) and Ukraine (X tonnes) were the main destinations of grapefruit exports from China, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Ukraine, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Ukraine ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for grapefruit exported from China worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Ukraine 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 2019, the average grapefruit export price amounted to $X per tonne, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grapefruit Imports

Imports into China

For the thirteenth year in a row, China recorded growth in supplies from abroad of grapefruits, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2019. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, grapefruit imports amounted to $X in 2019. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2019, South Africa (X tonnes) constituted the largest grapefruit supplier to China, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, grapefruit imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Taiwan (Chinese) (X tonnes), sevenfold. Thailand (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+X% per year) and Thailand (+X% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grapefruit to China, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average grapefruit import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the last twelve years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per tonne), while the price for South Africa ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for grapefruits in the world?

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China (9.8M tonnes) remains the largest grapefruit consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 67% of total volume. Moreover, grapefruit consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Viet Nam (695K tonnes), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India (507K tonnes), with a 3.4% share.

What are the largest producers of grapefruits in the world?

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China (9.9M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of grapefruit production, comprising approx. 68% of total volume. Moreover, grapefruit production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Viet Nam (698K tonnes), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S. (512K tonnes), with a 3.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of grapefruits to China?

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In value terms, South Africa ($48M) constituted the largest supplier of grapefruit to China, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Thailand ($14M), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 13% share.

What are the leading importers of grapefruits from China?

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In value terms, Russia ($70M), the Netherlands ($64M) and Ukraine ($10M) constituted the largest markets for grapefruit exported from China worldwide, together comprising 74% of total exports.

What is the average export price for grapefruits in China?

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In 2019, the average grapefruit export price amounted to $836 per tonne, leveling off at the previous year.

What is the average import price for grapefruits in China?

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The average grapefruit import price stood at $1,096 per tonne in 2019, remaining constant against the previous year.