Grapefruit juice market in China

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Chinese grapefruit juice market saw notable volatility. After a stable period around 12 million liters, consumption dropped by 21% in 2020 to 9.7 million liters. A sharp rebound followed in 2021, with the market expanding by 63% to reach 15.7 million liters, marking a peak for the period.

The market contracted again in 2022, falling 23% to 12.1 million liters, coinciding with a significant reduction in import volumes. During this time, however, the pomelo juice segment gained substantial share within the ready-to-drink juice category, led by dominant brands like Nongfu Spring and Master Kong. Consumer demand also shifted towards high-concentration and NFC juices, driving a structural upgrade in the broader juice market. Growth resumed in 2023, with the market volume increasing by 33% to 16.1 million liters. This recovery was fueled by a 40% surge in premium juice sales and vigorous new product activity, such as the launch of Youxianggu Song Pomelo Juice, which attracted consumers seeking novel flavors.

By 2024, import volumes remained elevated at 11.1 million liters, indicating sustained demand. The market continued to evolve, influenced by health and wellness trends, the emergence of the 'Chinese wellness water' category, and diversification of sales channels. Product innovations, including dual-pomelo juice blends, became a notable trend, contributing to ongoing market dynamics.

Production grapefruit juice in China

In kind, 2017-2020, K l

Globally, China ranked as the 15th largest producer of grapefruit juice from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of grapefruit juice, 2017-2020

World map of production of grapefruit juice, 2017-2020

In 2020, China produced 4 632 K l of grapefruit juice, showing a modest year-over-year increase of 2.2%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 9.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 0.0%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, at 7.2%.

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

Exports grapefruit juice from China

Exports in kind, K l

The export market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 19 K l, with the largest decline that year at 13.7%. By 2020, exports peaked at 84 K l, marking a sharp increase of 256.1% compared to the previous year. Overall, exports fluctuated by 4.4 times from the trough in 2018 to the peak in 2020.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for China's grapefruit juice exports in volume terms were Russia (33.6% of exports), Asia, not elsewhere specified (23.8%), and Hong Kong (17.5%). Together, these three accounted for 74.8% of total export flows.

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, K $ US

China's grapefruit juice exports increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 175 K $ US, a 72.6% rise compared to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 329.8%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 62.6%.

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

In value terms from 2017 to 2020, the primary destinations for China's grapefruit juice exports were Asia, not elsewhere specified (30.1% of exports), Russia (21.4%), and Hong Kong (19.7%). These three regions combined represented 71.3% of total export value.

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

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

Imports grapefruit juice to China

Imports in kind, K l

After two years of growth, China's grapefruit juice imports declined in 2020, totaling 5 143 K l, a 33.7% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 23.4%, with an annualized decline rate of 8.5%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 7 752 K l, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 11.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2017-2020, K l

From 2017 to 2020, the leading suppliers of grapefruit juice to China in volume terms were Israel (62.5% of imports), Spain (10.8%), and Cyprus (10.4%). Together, these three accounted for 83.7% of total import volume.

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, K $ US

Following a two-year uptick, China's grapefruit juice imports in value terms declined in 2020, with imports totaling 175 K $ US, a 33.6% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 11.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 3.7%. The peak value was in 2019 at 19 111 K $ US, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 65.8%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the key partners for China's grapefruit juice imports in value terms were Israel (68.5% of imports), Spain (9.9%), and the United States (8.0%). Collectively, these three accounted for 86.4% of total import value.

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

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