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Spinach market in Eastern Asia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Eastern Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, spinach production in Eastern Asia increased from 26 787 thousand tonnes to 29 069 thousand tonnes, while the market volume grew from 26 782 thousand tonnes to 29 017 thousand tonnes. This expansion was supported by the emergence of the organic spinach seed market, with major players like Syngenta and Bayer Crop Science improving access to high-quality seeds and encouraging broader cultivation. Simultaneously, the developing spinach powder market for food processing and dietary supplements created additional demand for raw spinach.

Between 2021 and 2023, production continued to rise, reaching 31 970 thousand tonnes in 2023, and the market volume expanded to 31 844 thousand tonnes. Intensified competition among spinach producers led to greater investment in R&D and varietal improvements, boosting yields. The spinach powder market also widened, with conventional powder dominating, and consolidation among key players helped standardize the industry, further stimulating processing and consumption.

By 2024, the industry shifted focus toward sustainable agricultural practices, including breeding climate-resilient varieties and adopting smart technologies like precision irrigation to enhance production efficiency. The growth of processed products such as spinach powder and chips, along with the diversification of autumn spinach growing regions, supported increased supply and met consumer demand for healthy options.

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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Eastern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 spinach in Eastern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of spinach, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of spinach, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Spinach production in Eastern Asia has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 29 069 thousand tons of spinach, marking a 4.4% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 12.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.0%	3.9%	4.4%	4.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports spinach from Eastern Asia

Exports in kind, t

Spinach exports from Eastern Asia have expanded for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 52 414 tons of spinach, which represents an 816.5% surge compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports skyrocketed by 1 002.1%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 122.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.2%	7.2%	816.5%	122.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore were key buyers of spinach from Eastern Asia, accounting for 10.5%, 6.5%, and 4.8% of exports in volume, respectively. However, even combined, these three countries made up just 21.8% of total exports, highlighting a highly diversified partner base.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of spinach exports from Eastern Asia has climbed for the third straight year. In 2020, export value reached 130.6 million US dollars, reflecting a dramatic 1 665.6% jump from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 2 047%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 177.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.9%	17.0%	1 665.6%	177.9%

Source: SHEV.io

The export partner structure in value terms remained fragmented from 2017 to 2020. Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand held shares of 7.9%, 4.5%, and 2.6%, respectively, but together they accounted for only 15.0% of total export value, with no single country dominating the market.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports spinach to Eastern Asia

Imports in kind, t

Spinach imports into Eastern Asia have declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 311 tons, a 68.0% drop from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 84.8%, with an average annual decrease of 46.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(50.1%)	(4.7%)	(68.0%)	(46.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States and Australia were notable suppliers of spinach to Eastern Asia, together representing 1.7% of total imports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports peaked in 2017 and hit their lowest point in 2020, with a 3.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Eastern Asia imported 1.7 million US dollars worth of spinach, a sharp 47.0% decline from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 4.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(44.6%)	4.8%	(47.0%)	(32.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Australia, and Italy consistently led the import structure in value terms, with shares of 11.6%, 9.5%, and 0.8%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 21.9% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io