Shifting demographics and safety regulations: China’s baby formula market at a crossroads
China’s baby formula market has faced several challenges over the past two decades, leading to a decline in consumer trust. One of the most significant incidents that rocked the industry occurred in 2008, when melamine was found in contaminated baby formula products. Because the toxin was identified in a Chinese brand, the situation scared families […]
Tripling sales and halving prices: China’s samples market revolutionizing purchases
In recent years, product samples have increasingly influenced full-size purchases, especially in China’s beauty sector. A recent report from China’s e-commerce giant JD.com (京东) and Economic Daily (经济日报) highlights a surge in product sample sales within China’s consumer market. Online sales of sample-sized products in the first half of 2023 are 2.1 times higher than […]
Navigating changing demographics: the future of China’s child care market in the face of declining birth rates
From its early stages to its current mature transformation, China’s maternal and child market has undergone significant development. In the 1990s, the market was characterized by limited channels, scarce product offerings, and low consumer demand. However, today, it has evolved into a dynamic landscape with both online and offline operations, offering a wide range of […]
Lego in China: conquering the toy market one block at a time
With almost 300 million kids under the age of 18 in 2023, the Chinese toy market is extremely profitable, and reached a revenue of more than 18.9 billion USD in 2022. Lego is among the major players in this sector, holding over 43% of the market share in the construction toy category as of 2021. […]
Neiwai: Empowering women with comfortable lingerie & loungewear
Neiwai is a Chinese lingerie and loungewear brand that was launched in 2012 with the aim of creating apparel that frees wearers’ bodies and minds. Starting as an online retailer, the brand has grown into a well-established brand offering a full range of leisurewear lines. This lingerie brand has over 140 stores covering more than […]
Turning “tiger moms” into soccer moms: How to tap into China’s youth sports market
Up until late August 2021, most Chinese students’ after school hours were spent bent over the books at tutoring classes. This was largely due to the academic pressure created by an exam-oriented learning culture and parents’ well intentions to set their children up for success. However, with the signing of the Double Reduction policy in […]