China - Chocolate and Other Food Preparations Containing Cocoa - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Chocolate Market Size in China
In 2023, the Chinese chocolate market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after ten years of growth. In general, consumption, however, saw a strong expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.
Chocolate Exports
Exports from China
For the third consecutive year, China recorded growth in overseas shipments of chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, exports enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
In value terms, chocolate exports rose sharply to $X in 2023. In general, exports posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Exports by Country
Indonesia (X tons), Democratic People's Republic of Korea (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of chocolate exports from China, with a combined X% share of total exports. Russia, Vietnam, Hong Kong SAR, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Pakistan and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest markets for chocolate exported from China were Indonesia ($X), Democratic People's Republic of Korea ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Hong Kong SAR, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Pakistan, Malaysia and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
In terms of the main countries of destination, Russia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2023, the average chocolate export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Chocolate Imports
Imports into China
In 2023, supplies from abroad of chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, chocolate imports fell sharply to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
Belgium (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main suppliers of chocolate imports to China, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Indonesia, the United States, Italy, Turkey and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa to China, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Singapore (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the average chocolate import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, chocolate import price increased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the chocolate 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:
- Prodcom 10822130 - Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa, in blocks, slabs or bars > 2 kg or in liquid, paste, powder, g ranular or other bulk form, in containers or immediate packings of a content > 2 kg, containing . .18 % by weight of
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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. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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