Orange juice market in China

Earlier Report Observations

The orange juice market in China grew from 80.7 million liters in 2018 to 134.1 million liters in 2023, driven by the expansion of production companies and supply chains, as well as growing consumer demand for healthy products such as low-sugar and additive-free juices. Technological innovations, including cold-pressing and aseptic packaging, improved product quality and shelf life, supporting market growth.

In 2020, market volume temporarily dropped to 67.9 million liters due to global orange supply challenges caused by climate fluctuations. However, the market recovered and surged to 113.5 million liters in 2021, fueled by the emergence of new product segments like functional juices with added vitamins and dietary fiber, along with increased focus on sustainable production.

Growth continued in 2022 and 2023, reaching 134.1 million liters, aided by the digitalization of production, which enhanced traceability and consumer engagement, as well as flavor innovations. Despite global climate anomalies that raised raw material prices, the Chinese orange juice market continued to expand due to strong domestic demand for healthy and natural products.

Production orange juice in China

In kind, 2017-2020, K l

Top producers of orange juice, 2017-2020

World map of production of orange juice, 2017-2020

China's orange juice production has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 2 223 thousand liters, which is 5.0% lower than in 2019. Looking back from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 12.8%, averaging a 4.4% annual decrease. The highest production level was in 2018, at 2 925 thousand liters. That year also saw the largest increase of 14.8%. However, in 2019, production dropped sharply by 20.0%, marking the biggest decline in the period.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

China's orange juice production value has also decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 4 788 thousand US dollars, showing a significant drop of 11.2% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, the production value declined by 18.9%, with an average annual rate of 6.7%. The peak value occurred in 2018, reaching 6 265 thousand US dollars, which included the largest increase of 6.2% that year. In contrast, 2019 experienced the steepest decline of 13.9%.

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

Exports orange juice from China

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China's orange juice exports have fallen for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 2 818 thousand liters, down 8.4% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 21.2%, with an average annual decline of 7.6%. The highest export volume was in 2018, at 3 758 thousand liters, which saw a 5.1% increase that year. The largest drop occurred in 2019, with an 18.2% decrease.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Australia were the main destinations for China's orange juice exports by volume. Hong Kong accounted for 37.6% of exports, Indonesia for 14.5%, and Australia for 12.1%. Together, these three markets absorbed 64.3% of China's total orange juice exports in kind.

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 orange juice export value has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 6.1 million US dollars, representing a 14.3% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value fell by 26.7%, averaging a 9.8% annual decline.

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

In terms of value from 2017 to 2020, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Australia were the principal destinations for China's orange juice exports. Hong Kong made up 42.5% of export value, Indonesia 19.1%, and Australia 16.1%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 77.6% of total export flows in value terms.

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

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

Imports orange juice to China

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After increasing for two years, China's orange juice imports declined in 2020. The country imported 86 013 thousand liters, which is a sharp drop of 20.3% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports overall increased by 2.6%, with an average annual growth of 0.9%. The highest import volume was in 2019, at 86 013 thousand liters. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 22.0% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, Israel, and Cyprus were the key sources for China's orange juice imports by volume. Together, these three markets accounted for 82.2% of total import flows in kind.

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 orange juice import value has decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 90.4 million US dollars, down 36.0% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import value fell by 29.5%, with an average annual decline of 11.0%. The peak value was in 2018, at 149.6 million US dollars, which included the largest increase of 16.7% that year.

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

In value terms from 2017 to 2020, Brazil and Israel dominated China's orange juice imports, together accounting for 83.7% of total flows. Other destinations contributed smaller individual shares.

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

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