The forecast for the import of worked vegetable and mineral carving material to China shows a consistent decline over the next five years. The volume is expected to decrease from 35.64 thousand kilograms in 2024 to 32.03 thousand kilograms in 2028. This represents a year-on-year decrease of about 2.62% from 2024 to 2025, 2.62% from 2025 to 2026, 2.64% from 2026 to 2027, and 2.69% from 2027 to 2028. Overall, this suggests a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately -2.62% between 2024 and 2028. In 2023, the volume stood unchanged compared to the forecasted volume of 2024.

Future trends to watch for include:

Changes in global trade policies affecting taxes or tariffs on imports.
Fluctuations in demand driven by China's domestic market trends for artistic or cultural use.
Innovation or technological advancements in synthetic or alternative materials that may affect the market demand.