China: Persimmon Market 2024

Persimmon Market Size in China

The Chinese persimmon market amounted to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Persimmon Production in China

In value terms, persimmon production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Persimmon production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average persimmon yield in China declined modestly to X tons per ha, remaining stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average persimmon yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The persimmon harvested area in China reached X ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to persimmon production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Persimmon Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, persimmon exports from China soared to X tons, growing by X% compared with the year before. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, persimmon exports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons) was the main destination for persimmon exports from China, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, persimmon exports to Vietnam exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Thailand (X tons), fourfold. Hong Kong SAR (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Vietnam stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (X% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (X% per year).

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) remains the key foreign market for persimmons exports from China, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Vietnam totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (X% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average persimmon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, persimmon export price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Persimmon Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, the amount of persimmons imported into China dropped markedly to X kg, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, persimmon imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports faced a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Taiwan (Chinese) (X kg) was the main supplier of persimmon to China, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to X%.

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) constituted the largest supplier of persimmons to China.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average persimmon import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Taiwan (Chinese).

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for New Zealand amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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