China

Ice cream registered stronger growth in 2022 compared with 2021, outperforming other snack types. This strong growth was mainly due to increased time spent indoors, and the extreme hot weather in the summer. In 2022, the zero-COVID policy was in…

Savoury snacks is expected to see a strong improvement in its performance in retail current value terms in 2023, after sluggish growth in 2022. The main driver behind this turnaround is set to be the recovery of nuts, seeds and trail mixes, which…

Owing to the implementation of a zero-COVID policy in 2022, and the subsequent relaxation of stringent lockdown measures, in 2023 retail current value sales of snacks are set to experience a resurgence, thereby regaining momentum after a lacklustre…

Retail current value sales of sugar confectionery experienced a significant setback in 2022, due to the widespread impact of the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns in major cities. A key contributing factor was the diminished demand for sugar…

In 2023, sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks in China is expected to witness full recovery from the mild decline seen in 2022 in retail current value terms. Sweet biscuits, which accounts for more than half of value sales, is expected to…

Cities are hubs for spending, with 80% of expenditure expected to be generated by urban areas in 2023. Spending growth in 2023 will, however, be sluggish, as cost of living challenges force consumers to be more conservative in their expenditure. Over…

Oral care packaging remained the largest beauty and personal care packaging category in China in 2022 in terms of retail unit volume sales. Squeezable plastic tubes, folding cartons and blister and strip packs are the main packaging formats used in…

Ageing, urbanisation and generational shifts shape China's demographic landscape. The number of seniors is projected to witness a substantial increase by 2040 while life expectancy grows and birth rates remain at all-time lows. Being the largest…

Total volume sales of alcoholic drinks in China turned to decline in 2022, as although the off-trade experienced low single-digit volume growth, the on-trade experienced a double-digit volume decline due to the far-reaching consequences of the…

Following a rebound in total beer volumes in 2021, sales fell at a low single-digit rate in 2022, due to the wide spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Many regions experienced lockdowns, causing a lack of consumption occasions. On-trade…

The cider/perry category in China witnessed a remarkable surge in 2022, characterised by a double-digit total volume growth rate, driven by growth in off-trade sales. This sustained expansion can be ascribed to consumers’ unwavering inclination…

In 2022, off-trade sales of RTDs exhibited remarkable growth in volume terms, displaying another year of double-digit increase. This upswing can primarily be attributed to the exceptional performance of spirit-based RTDs. RTDs in China witnessed a…

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on spirits in China was profound in 2022, as the closure of on-trade establishments during lockdowns had a detrimental effect on sales in the category. However, amidst these challenging circumstances, there was a…

In light of the COVID-induced lockdowns in 2022, there was a notable reduction in the level of imports of wine within China. This decline in the aggregate wine supply impacted the availability of imported wine and contributed to decreases in…

The Beijing in China report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

The Chengdu in China report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

The Chongqing in China report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

The Dongguan in China report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

The Foshan in China report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration, wealth…

The Guangzhou in China report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…