Since the market reforms of 1978, China developed rapidly. With 1.3 billion people, China is now the second economic system worldwide and is increasingly affecting the global economy.
Imports
China imports mainly from its Asian partners such as Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines.
Source: ITC Trade Map
In 2012, China imported over 9.2 million tons of fresh fruit, mainly bananas (625,997 tons, 22%), pitayas (469,245 tons, 16%), melons (457,393 tons, 16%), longans and litchis (381,963 tons, 13%), durians (296,396 tons, 10%), grapes (146,052 tons, 5%), oranges (96,666 tons, 3%), apples (61,505 tons, 2%), kiwis (51,955 tons, 2%).
Countries of origin of Chinese fruit (2012)
Source: ITC Trade Map
As regards the main countries exporting to China, Vietnam (28%) ranks first followed by Thailand (23%), Philippines (18%), Burma (12%), Chile (6%), US (5%) and Ecuador (2%).
As regards vegetables, it would seem that Chinese production is enough to meet domestic demand in fact, in 2012, China imported only 4,271 tons of produce.
Source: ITC Trade Map
The main countries that exported vegetables to China were New Zealand (50%), South Korea (18%), Vietnam (9%), USA (6%), Canada (5%) and Laos (4%).
Countries of origin of Chinese vegetables (2012)
Source: ITC Trade Map
Exports
Practically all Chinese fresh fruit exports are destined to Asian countries. Apples, tangerines and pears represent 75% of the total volume.
Source: ITC Trade Map
In 2012, China exported over 9.2 billion tons of fresh fruit and mainly apples (975,880 tons, 33%), tangerines (819,141 tons, 28%), pears(409,584 tons, 14%), grapefruit (124,379 tons, 4%), oranges (123,455 tons, 4%), grapes (121,660 tons, 4%) and melons (114,395 tons, 4%).
Main destinations for Chinese fruit (year 2012)
Source: ITC Trade Map
The countries that exported Chinese fruit are Vietnam (19%), Indonesia (15%), Russia (12%), Thailand (9%), Malaysia (8%), Philippines(6%), Hong Kong (6%), Kazakhstan (4%), Bangladesh (4%), India (3%), Netherlands (2%)and Canada (2%).
As regards vegetables, China is the worldwide leader for garlic exports. Most exports are destined to Asian countries.
Source: ITC Trade Map
In 2012, China exported over 4.6 million tons of fresh vegetables and mainly garlic (1.4 million tons, 30%), onions (620,113 tons, 13%), carrots (595,052 tons, 13%), cabbage (575,868 tons, 12%), potatoes (356,942 tons, 8%), tomatoes (177,317 tons, 4%), lettuce (95,838 tons, 2%), cucumbers (89,726 tons, 2%).
Main destinations for Chinese vegetables (2012)
Source: ITC Trade Map
The main countries which imported vegetables from China were Hong Kong (17%), Japan (11%), Vietnam (11%), Indonesia (10%), Malaysia (10%), Russia (7%), Thailand (6%), South Korea (5%), UAE (2%), Brazil (2%), Philippines(2%) and Singapore (2%), USA (2%).