China: Market for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) 2024

Market Size for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) in China

In 2022, the Chinese preserved and frozen vegetable market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption saw a sharp decrease. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) in China

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Preserved and frozen vegetable production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Exports from China

For the fifth consecutive year, China recorded growth in overseas shipments of vegetables (preserved, frozen), which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2013 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Japan (X tons) was the main destination for preserved and frozen vegetable exports from China, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, preserved and frozen vegetable exports to Japan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Philippines (X tons), fourfold. South Korea (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Japan totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (X% per year) and South Korea (X% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables (preserved, frozen) exports from China, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Philippines ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Japan amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average preserved and frozen vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($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 Australia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Imports into China

In 2022, the amount of vegetables (preserved, frozen) imported into China reduced remarkably to X tons, waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports faced a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of preserved and frozen vegetable to China, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, preserved and frozen vegetable imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), threefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables (preserved, frozen) to China, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average preserved and frozen vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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 Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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