China

Small local grocers in China includes a broad range of outlet types, from mom-and-pop stores to wet markets. After a year of significant decline in 2022, small local grocers returned to growth in 2023. This was mainly due to the end of COVID-19…

In 2022, due to the resurgence of COVID-19 and the implementation of lockdowns, offline businesses were severely impacted, leading to a significant reduction in traffic and a high-single-digit decline in retail value sales of cafés/bars. Nonetheless,…

Plant-based milk is expected to remain the only category within plant-based dairy with notable sales in China in 2024. Within plant-based milk, retail volume and current value sales of soy drinks experienced a significant decline in China in 2023,…

In 2024, retail sales of butter in the Chinese market are expected to record a mid-single-digit decline in current value terms. This decrease is primarily due to reduced demand for home baking, as post-pandemic, Chinese consumers have been spending…

Flexible plastic remains the preferred pack type in dried baby food packaging in China due to its numerous advantages that align with consumer needs and market demands. This packaging type offers superior barrier properties, ensuring the preservation…