China Hot Drinks Market Assessment by Categories, Distribution, Packaging, Demographics and Forecasts to 2027

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China Hot Drinks Market Report Overview

The China hot drinks market size was valued at CNY246.9 billion ($36.8 billion) in 2022 and is forecast to record a CAGR of more than 6% during 2022-2027. The China hot drinks market research report will help to identify high-potential categories and explore further market opportunities based on detailed value and volume analysis

China Hot Drinks Market Outlook 2022-2027, (CNY Billion)

China Hot Drinks Market Outlook 2022-2027, (CNY Billion)

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China Hot Drinks Market Segmentation by Cities

The key cities in the China hot drinks market are Chongqing, Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, Chengdu, and Guangzhou among others. Chongqing emerged as the largest hot drinks market in China in 2022, followed by Shanghai.

China Hot Drinks Market Analysis by Cities, 2022 (%)

China Hot Drinks Market Analysis by Cities, 2022 (%)

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China Hot Drinks Market Segmentation by Category

The key categories in the China hot drinks market are hot tea, hot coffee, and other hot drinks. Hot tea was the largest category in 2022. Hot coffee category is forecast to register the fastest value growth during 2022–2027, followed by other hot drinks.

China Hot Drinks Market Analysis, by Categories, 2022 (%)

China Hot Drinks Market Analysis, by Categories, 2022 (%)

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China Hot Drinks Market Segmentation by Distribution Channel

The key distribution channels in the China hot drinks market are convenience stores, hypermarkets & supermarkets, e-retailers, department stores, food & drinks specialists, and others. Convenience stores was the leading distribution channel in the China hot drinks sector in 2022, followed by e-retailers and hypermarkets & supermarkets.

China Hot Drinks Market Analysis by Distribution Channel, 2022 (%)

China Hot Drinks Market Analysis by Distribution Channel, 2022 (%)

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China Hot Drinks Market Segmentation by Pack Material

The key pack materials in the China hot drinks market are paper & board, rigid plastics, flexible packaging, glass, and rigid metal. Paper & board was the most used pack material in the hot drinks sector of China in 2022, followed by flexible packaging and rigid metal.

China Hot Drinks Market Analysis by Pack Material, 2022 (%)

China Hot Drinks Market Analysis by Pack Material, 2022 (%)

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China Hot Drinks Market – Competitive Landscape

Some of the key hot drinks companies in China are Nestlé, China Tea Co. Ltd, Zhejiang Xiangpiaopiao Co., Guangdong Strong Group Company Ltd., and Da Yi Tea Group. Nestlé led the hot drinks sector​ of China in 2022.

China Hot Drinks Market Analysis by Companies, 2022 (%)

China Hot Drinks Market Analysis by Companies, 2022 (%)

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China Hot Drinks Market Overview

Market Size (2022) CNY246.9 billion ($36.8 billion)
CAGR (2022-2027) >6%
Historic Period 2017-2021
Forecast Period 2022-2027
Key Cities Chongqing, Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, Chengdu, and Guangzhou
Key Categories Hot Tea, Hot Coffee, And Other Hot Drinks
Key Distribution Channels Convenience Stores, Hypermarkets & Supermarkets, E-Retailers, Department Stores, Food & Drinks Specialists, and Others
Key Packaging Material Paper & Board, Rigid Plastics, Flexible Packaging, Glass, and Rigid Metal
Leading Companies Nestlé, China Tea Co. Ltd, Zhejiang Xiangpiaopiao Co., Guangdong Strong Group Company Ltd., and Da Yi Tea Group

Key Segments Covered in the Report

China Hot Drinks Market Outlook by Category (Value $ Billion, 2022-2027)

  • Hot Tea
  • Hot Coffee
  • Other Hot Drinks

China Hot Drinks Market Outlook by Distribution Channel (Value $ Billion, 2022-2027)

  • Convenience stores
  • Hypermarkets & supermarkets
  • E-retailers
  • Department stores
  • Food & drinks specialists
  • Others

China Hot Drinks Market Outlook by Packaging Material (Value $ Billion, 2022-2027)

  • Paper & board
  • Rigid Plastics
  • Flexible packaging
  • Glass
  • Rigid Metal

Key Highlights

  • Per capita consumption of hot drinks in China was lower than both the global and regional levels in 2022
  • Hot tea was the largest category, in value and volume terms in 2022.
  • Convenience stores was the leading distribution channel in the Chinese hot drinks sector

Reasons to Buy

  • Identify high-potential categories and explore further market opportunities based on detailed value and volume analysis
  • Existing and new players can analyze key distribution channels to identify and evaluate trends and opportunities
  • Gain an understanding of the total competitive landscape based on detailed company share analysis to plan effective market positioning
  • Our team of analysts has placed a significant emphasis on changes expected in the market that will provide a clear picture of the opportunities that can be tapped over the next five years, resulting in revenue expansion
  • The packaging analysis report helps manufacturers, in identifying the most commonly used packaging materials in the sector
  • Analysis of key macroeconomic indicators such as real GDP, nominal GDP, consumer price index, household consumption expenditure, population (by age group, gender, rural-urban split, employed people, and unemployment rate. It also includes an economic summary of the country along with the labor market and demographic trends.

Nestlé
China Tea Co. Ltd
Zhejiang Xiangpiaopiao Co. Ltd
Guangdong Strong Group Company Ltd.
Da Yi Tea Group
The Kraft Heinz Company
Milan Gold Coffee Co. Ltd

Table of Contents

  • 1. Executive Summary
  • 2. Market Environment

    • 2.1. Value and Volume Share of China in the Global and Asia-Pacific Markets
    • 2.2. Growth Analysis of China Compared to Other Leading Countries in the Asia-Pacific Market
    • 2.3. PCC and PCE of China Compared to Global and Asia-Pacific Market

  • 3. Sector Deep Dive

    • 3.1. China Hot Drinks Sector Snapshot
    • 3.2. Market Size Analysis
    • 3.3. Cross-Category Comparison – Value Growth Analysis and Category Winners and Losers
    • 3.4. Cross-Category Comparison – Volume Growth Analysis and Category Winners and Losers

  • 4. Category Deep Dive

    • 4.1. Per Capita Consumption Analysis by Category
    • 4.2. Market Size Analysis – Category: Hot Coffee
    • 4.3. Segment-Level Analysis (in Value Terms) – Hot Coffee
    • 4.4. Segment-Level Analysis (in Volume Terms) – Hot Coffee
    • 4.5. Market Size Analysis – Category: Hot Tea
    • 4.6. Segment-Level Analysis (in Value Terms) – Hot Tea
    • 4.7. Segment-Level Analysis (in Volume Terms) – Hot Tea
    • 4.8. Market Size Analysis – Category: Other Hot Drinks
    • 4.9. Segment-Level Analysis (in Value Terms) – Other Hot Drinks
    • 4.10. Segment-Level Analysis (in Volume Terms) – Other Hot Drinks

  • 5. Distribution Analysis

    • 5.1. Channel Share Analysis

  • 6. Competitive Environment

    • 6.1. Leading Companies Value Share
    • 6.2. Brand Share Analysis of Top Five Companies
    • 6.3. Brand Share Analysis of Top Five Companies by Category
    • 6.4. Private Label Share Analysis by Category
    • 6.5. Growth of Private Labels Compared to Branded Products
    • 6.6. Degree of Consolidation/Fragmentation by Category

  • 7. Packaging Analysis

    • 7.1. Pack Material Growth Analysis
    • 7.2. Pack Type Growth Analysis
    • 7.3. Closure Type Growth Analysis
    • 7.4. Primary Outer Type Growth Analysis

  • 8. City Deep Dive

    • 8.1. Market Share Analysis of Top Ten Cities
    • 8.2. Market Share Analysis of Top Ten Cities by Category

  • 9. Consumergraphics

    • 9.1.1. Demographic Analysis

  • 10. Macroeconomic Analysis

  • 10.1. GDP Growth and Inflation
  • 10.2. Population Growth
  • 10.3. Labor Market Trend
  • 10.4. Economic Summary, Labor Market Trends, and Demographic Trends
  • 10.5. China: GlobalData Country Risk Index (GCRI) Q3 2022
  • 10.6. China Risk Analysis – Compared to Global and Asia-Pacific Markets
  • 11. Methodology
  • 12. Definitions
  • 13. Appendix

Table

Leading value categories

Fastest-growing segments (value), 2022

Cross-category comparison – by value (2017–2027)

Cross-category comparison – by volume (2017–2027)

Per capita consumption (by category), China compared to Asia-Pacific and global levels (in kg), 2022

Hot coffee – value analysis by segment, 2017–2027

Hot coffee – volume analysis by segment, 2017–2027

Hot tea – value analysis by segment, 2017–2027

Hot tea – volume analysis by segment, 2017–2027

Other hot drinks – value analysis by segment, 2017–2027

Other hot drinks – volume analysis by segment, 2017–2027

Change in distribution share, 2017–2022

Top five companies share by brand (in value and volume terms) in the hot drinks sector, 2022

Brand shares of top five companies (in value and volume terms) by category, 2022

Volume share analysis of top 10 cities by category (%), 2022

Performance overview (score: 1–100)

Category data, by segment

Per capita consumption (in kg), 2017–2027

Per capita expenditure ($), 2017–2027

Hot drinks sales distribution in China- by category (CNY million), 2022

Brand share (in value and volume terms) in the hot drinks sector, 2022

Brand share (in value and volume terms) in the hot drinks sector, by category, 2022

Pack material (in million pack units), 2017–2027

Pack materials by category (in million pack units), 2022

Pack type (in million pack units), 2017–2027

Pack types by category (in million pack units), 2022

Closure type (in million pack units), 2017–2027

Closure types by category (in million pack units), 2022

Primary outer type (in million pack units), 2017–2027

Primary outer types by category (in million pack units), 2022

Real GDP and annual growth (%), 2019–2027

Nominal GDP and annual growth (%), 2019–2027

Consumer price inflation (%), 2019–2027

Employed people and unemployment rate (%), 2019–2027

Nominal household final consumption expenditure and annual growth (%), 2019–2027

Population and annual growth (%), 2019–2027

Population by age group (%)

Population by gender (%)

Population by rural-urban split (%)

Exchange rates, 2017–2027

Figures

Value and volume share of China in the global and Asia-Pacific hot drinks sector, 2022–2027

China compared to the other top countries in terms of market share, growth, and competitive landscape

PCC comparison – China, Asia-Pacific , and global, 2017–2027

PCE comparison – China Asia-Pacific, and global, 2017–2027

Market size and growth analysis by value and volume, hot drinks sector, 2017–2027

Cross-category comparison – value growth analysis and category winners and losers

Cross-category comparison – volume growth analysis and category winners and losers

Market size and growth analysis by value and volume, hot coffee category, 2017–2027

Market size and growth analysis by value and volume, hot tea category, 2017–2027

Market size and growth analysis by value and volume, other hot drinks category, 2017–2027

Share of key distribution channels (in value terms) – hot drinks, 2022

Key distribution channel share by category (in value terms), 2022

Leading companies (in value and volume terms) in the hot drinks sector, 2022

Category-wise consolidation/fragmentation (in value terms) – hot drinks , 2022

Key pack materials in the Filipino hot drinks sector, percentage share of pack units, 2022

Annual growth rate by key pack material, 2017–2027

Use of pack material by category (in pack units), 2022

Key pack types in the Filipino hot drinks sector, percentage share of pack units, 2022

Annual growth rate by key pack type, 2017–2027

Use of pack type by category (in pack units), 2022

Key closure types in the Filipino hot drinks sector, percentage share of pack units, 2022

Annual growth rate by key closure type, 2017–2027

Use of closure type by category (in pack units), 2022

Key primary outer types in the Filipino hot drinks sector, percentage share of pack units, 2022

Annual growth rate by key primary outer type, 2017–2027

Use of primary outer type by category (in pack units), 2022

Volume share analysis of top 10 cities (%), 2017–2022

Demographic analysis

Real GDP (CNY Billion) and annual growth (%)

Nominal GDP (CNY Billion) and annual growth (%)

Consumer price inflation (%)

Nominal household final consumption expenditure growth (%) in PHP terms

Population (millions) and annual growth (%)

Population by age group (%)

Population by gender (%)

Population by rural-urban split (%)

Employed people (millions) and unemployment rate (%)

Economic summary, labor market trends, and demographic trends

Five lowest-risk nations in GCRI Q3 2022

Five highest-risk nations in GCRI Q3 2022

China’s performance in country risk analysis in comparison to Asia-Pacific and the world

List of 108 countries analyzed to identify the high-potential countries in different regions

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