The growing popularity of Russian products in China: Ice cream, beer, agriculture and more
Russia and China have a long history of trade relations. After Western sanctions against Russia in 2014, Russia introduced a new approach to the foreign policy – “Pivot to Asia”. As a result, China has become Russia’s largest export country for agricultural products. In 2019 the Chinese market for Russian products hit a record of […]
The meat market in China: Pork making way for the growth of Beef
The meat market in China is the second largest sector in the country’s retail food market, after the fresh vegetables sector. However, it is one of the last to be affected by the development of new retail. Much of the meat sold in retail outlets are sold at traditional wet markets, most of which are in open-air market […]
Podcast transcript #44: The challenges of promoting Italian products in China
Find here the China paradigm episode 44. Learn more about Carlo Dragonetti’s story in China and find all the details and additional links below. Full transcript below: Matthieu David: Hi everyone, I’m Matthieu David, the founder of Daxue consulting and the China marketing podcast China paradigm and today I’m with Carlo Dragonetti. You are in […]
China’s food and beverage market: Perceptions of Food imports into China | Daxue Consulting
There is a growing demand for overseas food brands in China Food imports into China exceed 60 billion dollars. In 2017, China imported 61.65 billion dollars worth of food, indicating a rise of 11.1% compared to 2016. The biggest Chinese imports were meat, dairy, and seafood. The meat was valued at 9.5 billion dollars with […]
Government regulation of the cosmetics industry in China| Daxue Consulting
Cosmetic products include: Skincare products Shampoos and hair-care products Make-up products Products for children Sunscreen Anti-aging products Sports cosmetics Cosmeceuticals (products that combine cosmetic and pharmaceutical features, such as spot lightening cream, acne treatment lotion, and acne ointment.) The cosmetics industry in China in 2019 China has recently overtaken Japan to become the largest cosmetics […]
[Podcast] China Paradigm #33: How to run a health food business in China
China Paradigm interviews Benjamin Patin, co-founder of Wheat Co. and Sailang. In this interview we learn about both his businesses, one doing China imports and one is a healthy restaurant in Shanghai. Diving deep into the business model of his restaurant, as it includes many interesting elements like meal planning and nutrition advising, we learn […]
Importing food to China: How to get foreign food products past China’s iron gate | Daxue Consulting
Importing food to China in 2019. Consumers demand for imported food in China has been growing steadily over the last several years. In 2017 China imported 53 million tons of food, up 36.5% from the year before. The value of the food imported also rose by 25%. Figure 2: Food-navigator Asia In 2017, China’s total […]
Cosmetics Regulations in China: 7 Steps to Get your Product Approved
What new importers need to know about cosmetics regulations in China? In the Chinese cosmetic market, overseas brands account for 60% of the total sales of cosmetics, with sales value that amounts to nearly 90%. The cosmetic market in China is certainly desirable to international brands, for multinationals as well as for small businesses. However, […]
China market research: Diapers in China
A decade ago, China’s market for disposable diapers was nearly nonexistent. Families used a combination of cloth diapers and “split pants,” baby pants with a large slit in the back that support the traditional method of potty training. Today, the Chinese diaper market is exploding and major diaper brands expect it to continue to grow. […]