In 2023, the ranking of China's wheat importers was announced, and the unit price of Russia is more competitive
China's total wheat imports and growth in 2023.
According to statistics, China's total wheat imports reached 12.1 million tons in 2023, an increase of 215%, an increase of 2.14 million tons. Meanwhile, in comparison, the national wheat production in 2023 is 1365.9 billion tons, down 08%, and wheat imports account for 886%。Notably, in the decade from 2014 to 2023, China imported more than 60 million tons of wheat, of which nearly 130 billion yuan was spent. Specifically, before the outbreak of the epidemic in 2019, China's wheat imports were 3.49 million tons, but by the year of the outbreak of the epidemic, this figure had risen sharply to 8.38 million tons, and it has remained at the level of 10 million tons in the past two years.
Extension: Wheat is one of the main grain crops in China, and imported wheat occupies an important position in China's grain industry. From the data, it can be seen that China's wheat imports in 2023 will increase significantly compared with the previous year, which is closely related to the development of China's economy and the increase in residents' demand for food. Although China has huge arable land resources and abundant wheat cultivation technology, due to natural disasters and growing domestic demand, domestic wheat** is sometimes difficult to meet the demand, so it has to import wheat from abroad to make up the shortfall. After the outbreak of the epidemic, embargoes and restrictions affected domestic wheat production and the ** chain, so wheat imports increased rapidly. In recent years, wheat imports have stabilized at the level of 10 million tons, indicating the country's dependence on imported wheat and the continued growth in demand.
Ranking of China's wheat importers in 2023.
According to the data in the table, the main countries of origin of China's wheat imports in 2023 are Australia and Canada. Specific data show that China imported 6.94 million tons of wheat from Australia, accounting for 5735%；The total amount of wheat imported from Canada was 2.55 million tons, accounting for 2106%。Together, the two countries accounted for 7842%, becoming the main country of China's wheat imports. In addition, the United States and France are also important countries for China's wheat imports, accounting for 1447%。In addition, China imported 520,000 tonnes of wheat from neighboring Kazakhstan, accounting for 429%；290,000 tonnes of wheat were imported from Russia, accounting for 236%。The import volume of these two countries has some potential for growth in the future. In addition, we also import small quantities of flour from Japan and Vietnam.
Note: China's wheat imports come from many countries, but mainly in Australia and Canada. As a major wheat exporter, Australia has become one of our major wheat varieties with its high-quality wheat varieties and stable wheat varieties. On the other hand, Canada is also very competitive in terms of wheat quality and yield, and has become an important partner in our wheat market. In addition, the United States and France, as important players in the international wheat market, also occupy a place in China's wheat imports. Kazakhstan and Russia, as China's close neighbors, have geographical advantages, and have also become important countries for China's wheat imports. It is worth mentioning that different countries have different varieties and tastes of wheat, which also provides more choices for Chinese consumers.
Analysis of the unit price of wheat imports in China in 2023.
As can be seen from the data in the above table, according to the analysis of wheat grains and wheat flour, the unit price of wheat imported by China from Canada is the highest, reaching 135 yuan kg; The unit price of wheat imported from Russia is the lowest, only 088 yuan kg; Wheat imports from the United States and Australia have a unit price in the middle. In addition, among wheat flour imports, China imports wheat flour from the United States has the highest unit price of 486 yuan kg; This is followed by France, Japan and Canada, where the unit price of wheat flour imports is at 325-3.38 yuan kg; The unit price of wheat flour imports in Russia and Kazakhstan is relatively low, at 139 yuan kg and 137 yuan kg.
Note: Changes in wheat depend on a variety of factors, including supply and demand in domestic and foreign markets, production costs, quality characteristics, etc. Canada and the United States have relatively high wheat levels, which is related to the quality and condition of wheat in these two countries. As the main producing regions, wheat in these two countries is recognized as a high-quality product, so it is relatively high. In contrast, Russia's wheat ** is relatively low, which may be related to its relatively abundant wheat producing areas and their production advantages. At the same time, transportation in Russia is also relatively convenient for our country, which also reduces the cost of imports. In addition, the quality of wheat flour is also affected by the raw material and production process. Wheat flour in the U.S. is higher, possibly due to its variety and production process. On the other hand, the unit price of wheat flour imports from Kazakhstan and Russia is relatively low, which also provides a certain advantage for China's wheat flour market.
Summary. Judging from the ranking of China's wheat importers and unit prices in 2023, China's wheat imports are mainly concentrated in countries such as Australia, Canada, the United States, and France. The quality and yield of wheat in these countries are widely recognized in the international market, and also provide stable quality assurance for the Chinese wheat market. At the same time, China's close neighbors Russia and Kazakhstan are also gradually increasing their share of wheat imports, and there is still some potential for growth in the future. In addition, through the analysis of the unit price of wheat imports, we can find that there are certain differences in wheat** in different countries and regions. As a result, China's wheat import market has a certain diversity, and consumers can choose according to their tastes and needs.
In the future, with the development of China's economy and the continuous improvement of people's demand for high-quality food, the demand for wheat will continue to grow. Therefore, China must strengthen cooperation with major countries, stabilize channels, increase domestic wheat production, and improve the level of wheat planting technology. At the same time, we should also pay attention to the quality and safety of imported wheat, strengthen inspection and quarantine supervision, and protect the safety of the domestic market and the rights and interests of consumers. Only through unremitting efforts can China's wheat industry better meet the growing food needs of the people and contribute to national food security.