Carrots and turnips market in China

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the market volume for fresh or chilled carrots and turnips in China increased from 17 544 thousand t to 18 534 thousand t. This growth was supported by government policies, such as the structural reform of agricultural supply and the "14th Five-Year Plan for Forage Industry Development," which raised demand for carrots in carotenoid feed additive production. Additionally, the high concentration of the carrot seed market among major international companies like Limagrain, Bayer, and Syngenta led to technological improvements and higher yields.

In 2022, the market volume stabilized at around 18 200 thousand t after a peak in 2021, remaining steady in 2023 at 18 163 thousand t. During this period, Shouguang City introduced group standards for carrot cultivation and preservation, helping to standardize the industry. Retailers also emphasized freshness through pre-sales and tasting experiences to meet growing consumer demand for high-quality, nutritious produce.

In 2024, the development of the prepared dish industry in Shouguang and the expansion of vegetable planting areas in major producing regions like Shandong and Henan continued to support carrot production. The carotenoid feed additive and carrot seed markets showed sustained growth, indicating steady demand from related industries.

Production carrots and turnips in China

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

China was the world's leading producer of carrots and turnips from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

World map of production of carrots and turnips, 2017-2020

China's production of carrots and turnips grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 18,918 thousand tonnes, a 1.5% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 5.2%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in China in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of carrots and turnips production in China was $8,864 million, a slight 0.9% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value fell by 2.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.0%. The lowest value was $8,785 million in 2019, while the highest was $9,879 million in 2018. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 11.1%, and the biggest increase was in 2018 at 8.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in China in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports carrots and turnips from China

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, China's exports of carrots and turnips declined. In 2020, exports totaled 749.8 thousand tonnes, a moderate 3.9% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 4.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.4%. The peak was in 2019 at 780.5 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 6.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, China's export market for carrots and turnips in volume terms was diverse. Vietnam accounted for 17.1% of exports, Thailand for 13.1%, and South Korea for 12.9%, together making up 43.2% of total flows. The remaining 56.8% was distributed among many other countries.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from China in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

China's export value of carrots and turnips fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to $351.3 million, down 4.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 3.6%, with an average annual decline of 1.2%. The highest value was $397.1 million in 2018. The largest drop was in 2019 at 7.3%, while the biggest rise was in 2018 at 9.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, China's export value of carrots and turnips was spread across a wide range of partners. Vietnam represented 20.9% of exports, Hong Kong 19.3%, and Thailand 9.7%, totaling 50.0% of flows. The other half was shared among numerous other countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from China in value, 2017-2020

Imports carrots and turnips to China

Imports in kind, K t

China's imports of carrots and turnips declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports were 0.0 thousand tonnes, a sharp 60.3% drop from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 74%, averaging an annual decrease of 36.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, China's imports of carrots and turnips in volume terms were heavily concentrated, with the United States accounting for 97.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to China in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

China's import value of carrots and turnips dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were $0.0 million, a steep 76.9% decline from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 87%, with an average annual fall of 49.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the United States dominated China's import value of carrots and turnips, capturing 99.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to China in value, 2017-2020