This newly updated report covers the market for edible oils in China including margarine, olive oil, vegetable and seed Oil as well as butter.
The total market value for edible oils, including margarine, olive oil, vegetable oil and butter, in current value terms, reached RMB118.69bn (US$14.34bn) by 2004, the total market value having risen by 41.32% since 1998, at an average annual growth rate of 6.57%.
However, the industry is not all a rosy picture - over capacity in the processing industry means there is a greater reliance on imports creating difficulties for farmers.
But, greater future imports of oil-bearing crops, crude oils and processed oils will mean significant new opportunities for foreign companies to enter the market.REPORT COVERAGEThis report covers the market for edible oils in the People’s Republic of China.
The report covers the following sectors:- Margarine- Olive Oil- Vegetable and Seed Oil- ButterKEY REPORT FEATURESThis newly updated report includes:- A general view of China’s food & beverage market, including retail sales statistics up to 2004;- Volume & value retail market for edible oils in China, including regional and sector breakdown, up to 2004;- Retail pricing trends of edible oils by sector and province up to 2004;- Volume & value forecast retail market and sales of edible oils in China, including annual growth by sector, up to 2009;- Marketing & distribution analysis;- Volume & value edible vegetable oils output and consumption, including summary statistics of leading edible vegetable oils manufacturers in China;- Volume & value edible oils imports & exports by sector up to 2004;- Profiles of major edible oil products companies in China;- Key contacts & trade events;- Overview of China’s demographics and macroeconomics.