Vegetable Market in China
Market Overview
After eight years of growth, the Chinese vegetable market decreased by -
% to $ in . Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $ in , and then reduced in the following year.
In value terms, vegetable production contracted modestly to $ in estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of % against the previous year. Vegetable production peaked at $ in , and then declined modestly in the following year.
The average yield of vegetables in China reduced modestly to tonnes per ha in , waning by -% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007 to ; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the yield increased by % against the previous year. The vegetable yield peaked at tonnes per ha in , and then shrank modestly 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, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables production in China reached ha, standing approx. at figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when the harvested area increased by % against the previous year. The vegetable harvested area peaked at ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to , the harvested area failed to regain momentum.
% to $ in . Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $ in , and then reduced in the following year.In value terms, vegetable production contracted modestly to $
in estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of % against the previous year. Vegetable production peaked at $ in , and then declined modestly in the following year.The average yield of vegetables in China reduced modestly to
tonnes per ha in , waning by -% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007 to ; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the yield increased by % against the previous year. The vegetable yield peaked at tonnes per ha in , and then shrank modestly 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
, the total area harvested in terms of vegetables production in China reached ha, standing approx. at figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when the harvested area increased by % against the previous year. The vegetable harvested area peaked at ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to , the harvested area failed to regain momentum.Consumption
Vegetable consumption in China shrank modestly to tonnes in , standing approx. at . The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007 to ; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, consumption attained the peak volume at tonnes in , and then declined slightly in the following year.
The value of the vegetable market in China dropped slightly to $ in , which is down by -% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $ in , and then contracted modestly in the following year.
tonnes in , standing approx. at . The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007 to ; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, consumption attained the peak volume at tonnes in , and then declined slightly in the following year.The value of the vegetable market in China dropped slightly to $
in , which is down by -% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $ in , and then contracted modestly in the following year.Consumption by Type
Fresh vegetables, nes ( tonnes) constituted the product with the largest volume of consumption, comprising approx. % of total volume. Moreover, fresh vegetables, nes exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, cucumbers and gherkins ( tonnes), twofold. Tomatoes ( tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with an % share.
From 2007 to, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of consumption of fresh vegetables, nes amounted to +%. With regard to the other consumed products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: cucumbers and gherkins (+% per year) and tomatoes (+% per year).
In value terms, the most traded types of vegetables in China were fresh vegetables, nes ($), mushrooms and truffles ($) and cucumbers and gherkins ($), with a combined % share of the total market. Tomatoes, eggplants (aubergine), spinach, garlic, cabbage and other brassicas, peas (green), green beans, lettuce and chicory, chilies and peppers (green), onions and shallots, asparagus, cauliflower and broccoli, carrots and turnips, leguminous vegetables, nes and leeks and other alliaceous vegetables lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further %.
Cucumber and gherkin, with a CAGR of +%, saw the highest growth rate of market size, among the main consumed products over the period under review, while market for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
tonnes) constituted the product with the largest volume of consumption, comprising approx. % of total volume. Moreover, fresh vegetables, nes exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, cucumbers and gherkins ( tonnes), twofold. Tomatoes ( tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with an % share.From 2007 to
, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of consumption of fresh vegetables, nes amounted to +%. With regard to the other consumed products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: cucumbers and gherkins (+% per year) and tomatoes (+% per year).In value terms, the most traded types of vegetables in China were fresh vegetables, nes ($
), mushrooms and truffles ($) and cucumbers and gherkins ($), with a combined % share of the total market. Tomatoes, eggplants (aubergine), spinach, garlic, cabbage and other brassicas, peas (green), green beans, lettuce and chicory, chilies and peppers (green), onions and shallots, asparagus, cauliflower and broccoli, carrots and turnips, leguminous vegetables, nes and leeks and other alliaceous vegetables lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further %.Cucumber and gherkin, with a CAGR of +
%, saw the highest growth rate of market size, among the main consumed products over the period under review, while market for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for vegetable in China, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market volume to tonnes by the end of .
% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market volume to tonnes by the end of .Market Structure
Over the period under review, imports of vegetable in China were negligibly small compared to the production volumes. Therefore, the share of imports in the total market was practically nonexistent, both in volume and in value terms. This situation has remained constant over the period under review, which means that domestic producers entirely meet the domestic demand for vegetable.
Trade Balance
This tangible trade surplus reflects the fact that the market remains buoyed by domestic production, and the industry is highly incorporated into the global market, which is likely to continue in the medium term.
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