Price for Cereals; Grain Sorghum, Seed in China - 2023

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  1. Price for Cereals; Grain Sorghum, Seed in China (FOB) - 2022
  2. Price for Cereals; Grain Sorghum, Seed in China (CIF) - 2022
  3. Exports of Cereals; Grain Sorghum, Seed in China
  4. Imports of Cereals; Grain Sorghum, Seed in China

Price for Cereals; Grain Sorghum, Seed in China (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average cereals; grain sorghum, seed export price amounted to $2,043 per ton, growing by 6.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $2,465 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($5,118 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($1,295 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 Malaysia (+14.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Cereals; Grain Sorghum, Seed in China (CIF) - 2022

The average cereals; grain sorghum, seed import price stood at $1,489 per ton in 2022, falling by -21.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $7,008 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Australia ($42,374 per ton), while the price for Canada ($1,042 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+34.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Exports of Cereals; Grain Sorghum, Seed in China

In 2022, the amount of cereals; grain sorghum, seeds exported from China skyrocketed to 250 tons, with an increase of 55% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 554% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 339 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cereals; grain sorghum, seed exports surged to $510K in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 490% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $712K. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Export of Cereals; Grain Sorghum, Seed in China (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Nigeria10851318441556.6%
Taiwan (Chinese)6.699.185.865.4114.8%
South Korea0.514.517.512.4191.6%
Malaysia1.017.016.511.6126.4%
RomaniaN/A60.5N/AN/A0%
Others4.57.85.76.311.9%
Total12171230951061.5%

Top Export Markets for Cereals; Grain Sorghum, Seed from China in 2022:

  1. Nigeria (215.1 tons)
  2. Taiwan (Chinese) (12.8 tons)
  3. Malaysia (8.9 tons)
  4. South Korea (8.6 tons)

Imports of Cereals; Grain Sorghum, Seed in China

Cereals; grain sorghum, seed imports into China skyrocketed to 1.1 tons in 2022, surging by 31% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +16.9% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +72.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cereals; grain sorghum, seed imports expanded slightly to $1.7K in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a deep downturn.

Import of Cereals; Grain Sorghum, Seed in China (USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Canada7209671,0651,14916.9%
New Zealand695407456410-16.1%
Australia1,38026961.055.0-65.8%
Others12781.068.073.0-16.9%
Total2,9221,7241,6501,687-16.7%

Top Suppliers of Cereals; Grain Sorghum, Seed to China in 2022:

  1. Canada (1103.0 kg)
  2. New Zealand (16.0 kg)
  3. Australia (1.0 kg)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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