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Maize flour and cereals market in Hong Kong

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for maize flour and cereals in Hong Kong showed significant volatility between 2018 and 2022. Consumption began at 24 989 tonnes, fell to 22 119 tonnes in 2019, then partially recovered to 23 458 tonnes in 2020. Another contraction followed in 2021, bringing the volume to 21 558 tonnes, before a modest increase to 22 122 tonnes in 2022.

A dramatic shift occurred in 2023, when the market volume dropped sharply to 14 404 tonnes. This decline of roughly 35% from the previous year marked the lowest point in the observed period and significantly reduced the overall market scale.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Hong Kong
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Hong Kong in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Hong Kong in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hong Kong in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hong Kong by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hong Kong in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Hong Kong by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hong Kong, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hong Kong by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hong Kong in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Hong Kong by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hong Kong in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Hong Kong by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hong Kong, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Hong Kong by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hong Kong in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hong Kong by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hong Kong in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Hong Kong by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hong Kong, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hong Kong by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hong Kong in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Hong Kong by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hong Kong in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Hong Kong by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hong Kong, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Hong Kong by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production maize flour and cereals in Hong Kong

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of maize flour and cereals, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of maize flour and cereals, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Hong Kong produced 12 133 tonnes of maize flour and cereals, representing a robust year-over-year increase of 16.5%. Production peaked in 2018 at 12 302 tonnes, which was a 31.4% increase from the previous year. However, in 2019, production saw its largest decline of 15.4%. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 29.6%, averaging an annualized growth rate of 9.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Hong Kong in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	31.4%	(15.4%)	16.5%	9.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output value of maize flour and cereals in Hong Kong reached 13 821 thousand US dollars, up 21.5% year-over-year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 29.1% growth, while 2019 experienced the largest decline of 15.7%. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 32.3%, with an annualized growth rate of 9.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Hong Kong in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	29.1%	(15.7%)	21.5%	9.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports maize flour and cereals from Hong Kong

Exports in kind, t

Hong Kong's maize flour and cereals exports declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, falling to 7 136 tonnes, a 26.0% decrease compared to 2019. Exports peaked in 2018 at 10 413 tonnes, which was a 33.7% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 8.4%, averaging an annualized decline of 2.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Hong Kong in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	33.7%	(7.4%)	(26.0%)	(2.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Hong Kong's maize flour and cereals exports in kind were highly concentrated, with China accounting for 94.3% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Maize flour and cereals exports from Hong Kong declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, with export value dropping to 8 129 thousand US dollars, a 22.9% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 11 419 thousand US dollars, representing a 31.3% increase. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 6.5%, with an annualized decline rate of 2.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	31.3%	(7.7%)	(22.9%)	(2.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the structure of Hong Kong's maize flour and cereals exports in value terms was dominated by China, which absorbed 89.9% of total flows, while other partners had relatively minor shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports maize flour and cereals to Hong Kong

Imports in kind, t

Hong Kong's maize flour and cereals imports declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, with imports falling to 18 461 tonnes, a 13.5% decrease compared to 2019. Imports peaked in 2018 at 23 100 tonnes, which was a 12.0% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 10.5%, averaging an annualized decline of 3.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Hong Kong in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.0%	(7.6%)	(13.5%)	(3.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Thailand was the main supplier of maize flour and cereals to Hong Kong in kind, accounting for 83.2% of total imports, while other partners had relatively modest shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Maize flour and cereals imports to Hong Kong declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, with import value dropping to 18 841 thousand US dollars, a 10.4% decrease compared to 2019. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 22 031 thousand US dollars, representing a 19.2% increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.2%	(4.6%)	(10.4%)	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand concentrated almost all of Hong Kong's maize flour and cereals imports in value terms, with a share of 90.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io