Sports footwear in China: International vs. local brands
For most of the past fifteen years, the real contest in China’s sports footwear market was between Nike and Adidas. That has changed. China’s sports footwear market reached RMB 229 billion in 2024, and the brands competing for it look nothing like they did a decade ago. ANTA Sports, the company behind FILA’s premium sneakers, […]
China’s organic food market: Navigating scale, regulation, and the trust premium
Organic food refers to agricultural products produced under a strict regulatory system. This system strictly prohibits the usage of synthetic pesticides, chemical fertilizers, and genetic engineering. In China, organic food is entering a more established, commercially viable phase. Stricter regulations have strengthened the credibility of China’s organic food market. Meanwhile, rising demand for safer, higher-quality […]
The olive oil market in China: Driven by health-oriented consumers
Olive oil in China has long been called “liquid gold.” It is cold-pressed directly from fresh olives without heating or chemical processing, preserving its natural nutrients. Olive oil is considered one of the most nutritionally beneficial fats discovered to date. Primarily because it is rich in oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid, which accounts for […]
Rare Earths in China: Critical materials at the center of performance engineering
Rare earth elements are rarely noticed by the general public despite the fact that they sit at the core of nearly every modern technology. These 17 metals enable the production of powerful electric motors, wind turbines, advanced sensors, precision electronics, and high-performance magnets. In recent decades, rare earths in China have become especially significant. The […]
How the cheese market in China is developing despite widespread lactose-intolerance
According to the 2021 China Dairy Index, most adults in China — roughly one billion people — are lactose intolerant. This high prevalence is largely due to the genetic factors common among Asian populations. However, this doesn’t mean Chinese people don’t consume dairy products at all. In fact, they do but just in smaller amounts […]
A Foreign Firm’s Guide to Collaborating with Retail Distributors in China
In China, the retail distribution market is characterized by a fast-moving ecosystem, composed of a complex network that ties together different market players such as manufacturers, Chinese wholesale suppliers, trading companies, distributors, agents, and retailers. This network presents a landscape filled with untapped opportunities that many foreign companies are eager to discover and leverage for […]
Exporting to China: Navigating complex regulations and market dynamics to the world’s second-largest economy
China stands as the globe’s second-largest economy in terms of gross domestic product (GDP), a status it has maintained since 2010. China’s economy outweighs Japan, Germany, the UK, and India combined. Guangdong, its largest province, has a GDP larger than Canada’s, while the Yangtze River Delta, centered around Shanghai, matches Germany’s GDP. With its GDP […]
The seafood market in China amid Japan’s import ban and Fukushima water release
China is the world’s first consumer of fish and seafood. In 2023, its revenue is valued to be around USD 88 billion, and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8% between 2023 and 2028. However, on August 24, Japan discharged potentially radioactive water in the Pacific Ocean and consequently the Chinese government […]
Required cosmetics animal testing in China is loosening: “Ordinary” products no longer required to do animal testing
At some point, all major cosmetics brands were faced with the difficult decision: enter the Chinese market or stick to their principles. This is due to China’s requirement of cosmetics to undergo animal testing. However, on May 1st 2021, China has loosened its requirement for animal testing. In short, pre-market animal testing is no longer […]
Premium wine in China: Cabernet sauvignon is the most popular grape variety in China
Although traditionally, Chinese alcohol consumers have always favored Baijiu, a strong liquor distilled from fermented sorghum, with increased globalization in the past decades, consumers have begun to adopt a variety of imported liquors such as wine. While Chinese wine consumption is still low, only 1.5 liters a person in 2019, over the years, wine has […]
12 China business events in 2021 to watch out for
These are the China business events in 2021 to watch out for, in a wide range of industries from seafood to beauty to tech. These 12 events and exhibitions are in greater China, you can find the website links in each description. Canton Fair 2021, China Import and Export Fair Source: Business Insider, Canton Fair […]
The pesticide market in China under environmental regulations and industrial restructuring amid COVID-19
According to a report by the firm Reports and Data, the global pesticide market is predicted to reach 96.96 billion US dollars by 2027, driven by the rapid growth in population and food shortage. A 2019 study by Chinese Academy of Social Sciences forecasts that the population will peak at 1.44 billion in 2029. Mordor […]