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Strawberries market in China

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Chinese fresh strawberry market demonstrated steady growth from 2018 to 2023, with volume expanding from 3 058 K t to 4 212 K t. This rise was primarily driven by continuous increases in cultivation area and yield, supported by the adoption of new domestic varieties like Ningyu and White Snow Princess, which gradually replaced imported ones. Higher consumer incomes and growing health consciousness further stimulated demand.

Production trends shifted toward greater mechanization and environmentally friendly practices, improving both efficiency and quality. Branding efforts intensified, exemplified by the Baihe Strawberry geographical indication, which added value and fostered integrated industry development including agri-tourism. These factors helped sustain annual market expansion despite periodic price fluctuations influenced by climate and supply-demand imbalances.

The market's evolution was also supported by the growth of fresh e-commerce and cold-chain logistics, which facilitated wider distribution. While export activity remained modest, it faced increasing competition from Japanese and Korean strawberries in international markets, reflecting the industry's growing but competitive landscape.

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 China
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in China in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in China 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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 strawberries in China

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

China was the world's leading producer of strawberries from 2017 to 2020, ranking first globally.

Top producers of strawberries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of strawberries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Strawberry production in China grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 3 449 thousand tonnes of strawberries, marking a 5.3% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, production rose by 21%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.3%	7.1%	5.3%	6.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

China's strawberry production value increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 9 078 million US dollars, up 27.0% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 36.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.8%	0.9%	27.0%	11.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports strawberries from China

Exports in kind, t

China's strawberry exports in volume grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 5 816 tonnes of strawberries, a sharp 58.1% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 154.3%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 36.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.0%	42.3%	58.1%	36.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and Vietnam were the primary destinations for China's strawberry exports in volume, together accounting for 97.0% of total shipments, with the remainder going to other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

China's strawberry exports in value rose for the third straight year. In 2020, exports reached 15 310 thousand US dollars, a substantial 90.7% increase from 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, export value jumped by 187.6%, with an annualized rate of 42.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.4%	34.1%	90.7%	42.2%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Vietnam and Russia were the two main markets for China's strawberry exports in value, jointly making up 98.2% of the total, while the rest was distributed among various other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports strawberries to China

Imports in kind, t

China's strawberry imports in volume fell for the second consecutive year. In 2019, imports totaled 1 tonne, down 11.2% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2019, imports plummeted by 98.9%, with a compound annual decline of 78.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(98.8%)	(11.2%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China's strawberry imports in volume were almost entirely sourced from the United States, which held a 100.0% share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

China's strawberry imports in value declined for the second year in a row. In 2019, imports were valued at 4 thousand US dollars, an 18.5% drop from 2018. Over the 2017–2019 period, import value decreased by 98.2%, with a compound annual decline of 73.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(97.8%)	(18.5%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the import market was highly concentrated, with the United States accounting for 100.0% of China's strawberry imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io