Price for Cereals; Maize (Corn), Seed in Hong Kong SAR - 2023

Contents:

  1. Price for Cereals; Maize (Corn), Seed in Hong Kong SAR (CIF) - 2022
  2. Price for Cereals; Maize (Corn), Seed in Hong Kong SAR (FOB) - 2022
  3. Imports of Cereals; Maize (Corn), Seed in Hong Kong SAR
  4. Exports of Cereals; Maize (Corn), Seed in Hong Kong SAR

Price for Cereals; Maize (Corn), Seed in Hong Kong SAR (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average cereals; maize (corn), seed import price amounted to $10,867 per ton, declining by -21.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 35%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $13,879 per ton, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($149,860 per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($1,026 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Price for Cereals; Maize (Corn), Seed in Hong Kong SAR (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average cereals; maize (corn), seed export price amounted to $989 per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 38% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $1,376 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Macao SAR ($1,477 per ton), while the average price for exports to China totaled $955 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Macao SAR (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Cereals; Maize (Corn), Seed in Hong Kong SAR

In 2022, cereals; maize (corn), seed imports into Hong Kong SAR surged to 165 tons, jumping by 170% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a remarkable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cereals; maize (corn), seed imports surged to $1.8M in 2022. In general, imports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 253%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Import of Cereals; Maize (Corn), Seed in Hong Kong SAR (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Chile35.046.4335695170.8%
Myanmar22134.576.5207-2.2%
United States73.227.529.887.05.9%
China83.916.432.984.50.2%
Australia19.91.338.479.658.7%
Pakistan7.84.46.212.918.3%
Others5701093276223.0%
Total1,0112408451,78921.0%

Top Suppliers of Cereals; Maize (Corn), Seed to Hong Kong SAR in 2022:

  1. Myanmar (128.9 tons)
  2. Pakistan (12.6 tons)
  3. United States (7.7 tons)
  4. Australia (5.4 tons)
  5. Chile (4.6 tons)
  6. China (0.7 tons)

Exports of Cereals; Maize (Corn), Seed in Hong Kong SAR

In 2022, overseas shipments of cereals; maize (corn), seeds decreased by -0.2% to 9.4 tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 108%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 9.8 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cereals; maize (corn), seed exports reduced to $9.3K in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a significant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +25.1% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +95.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 95% against the previous year.

Export of Cereals; Maize (Corn), Seed in Hong Kong SAR (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
China4.16.38.38.427.0%
Macao SAR0.70.91.00.98.7%
MalaysiaN/A2.2N/AN/A0%
OthersN/AN/AN/AN/A0%
Total4.89.39.49.324.7%

Top Export Markets for Cereals; Maize (Corn), Seed from Hong Kong SAR in 2022:

  1. China (8.8 tons)
  2. Macao SAR (0.6 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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