Black pearl for the masses: The caviar market in China finding ground just behind production’s explosive growth
Ever since 2006, the first home-made can of caviar has triggered a hyper-growth of caviar production in China. Within two decades, China’s caviar industry witnessed an incredible escalation from 0.7 tons to 135 tons a year, a nearly 200% growth in the total amount produced. Accredited by United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) statistics […]
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 […]
Supreme in China: behind the iconic streetwear brand and the battle with counterfeiters
Supreme is a brand from New York, USA founded in 1994. The founder, James Jebbia, drew inspiration from both skateboarding and hip-hop cultures during the time when skateboarding culture started flourishing. American skate culture and hip-hop culture are both inspirations of modern Chinese streetwear. Naturally, this has led to massive success for Supreme in China. […]
Daxue Talks transcript #88: The best platforms for fashion marketing in China
The best platforms for fashion marketing in China Find here Daxue Talks 88. Click here to listen to Olivier Verot, founder of Gentleman Marketing Agency (GMA), share his knowledge on how to attract and convert online traffic and which are the best platforms for fashion marketing in China. Full transcript below Welcome to Daxue Talks, a […]
Market Tidbits transcript #1: Major changes in the beauty sector in China after COVID-19
Find the first Market Tidbits here. Matthieu David: Hello everyone, today we are going to look into the beauty sector in China, and the report we published a few days ago, maybe two weeks ago about how Covid-19 impacted the beauty sector in China. How it impacted during the epidemic and after the epidemic. I’m here […]
Marketing strategies of foreign cosmetics brands in China
Foreign cosmetics brands account for more than half of cosmetic market in China China is the second largest cosmetics market in Asia and the fifth in the world. It has been a profitable paradise for foreign cosmetics brands for a long time. Foreign cosmetics brands in China own around 70% of the market. In 2018, P&G and L’Oreal […]
China Paradigm transcript #101: Managing cross-border e-commerce operations in China: Successes and failures
Find here China Paradigm episode 101. We interviewed Dr. Renata Thiébaut, one of the few experts in cross-border e-commerce in China as well as the head of business intelligence of an agency providing e-commerce operations in China. Read on to learn more about how the Alibaba Tmall partner agency helps foreign brands tackle the Chinese […]
Future applications of 3D Printing in China
Needless to say, 3D printing in China is becoming an important industry. With the legacy of industrial manufacturing and an ambition for Made in China 2025, China is eager to claim international market in 3D printing. Domestically, the market size is rising at an annual rate around 40%, with commercial applications in home appliances, construction, […]
The mattress market in China is springing up with new demand
China’s mattress market is still relatively early in its development. Perceptions regarding the importance of mattresses are evolving. Additionally, the market concentration is relatively low, thus there leaving much room to grow. Yet there are a great number of leading global corporate organizations with significant long-term prospects in the mattress market in China. With consumers’ […]
The Coffee bean market in China: Where does China import beans from?
More than 50 countries produce coffee, and about one-third of the world’s people drink it. Currently coffee is becoming popular in the Chinese beverage market. With the improvement of living standards and the growing awareness of coffee culture, coffee bean market in China is on the rise. The demand for premium coffee beans has increased in […]
The Chinese music education industry’s main driver: grades and certifications
Music education is a growing market in China With a market size of 75.7 billion RMB in 2016, China is a rising market for music education. This can be attributed to government support, China’s booming economy, and the upgrading of citizens’ consumption. Another factor not to be overlooked is the importance of music certifications to […]
Costa Coffee in China: a ubiquitous player
Although coffee got off to a late start in China, coffee shops are now scattered through tier-1 and tier-4 cities alike, and consumption is on the rise. One chain that captures the premium side of China’s coffee market is Costa Coffee. This case study of Costa Coffee in China shows how the British coffee shop […]