| Product Code: ETC11696517 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Bhawna Singh | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
The dairy alternative beverages import market in China saw a significant shift in 2024, with top exporting countries being New Zealand, Australia, Germany, Finland, and the Netherlands. The market concentration, as measured by the HHI, increased from high to very high in 2024. Despite a negative CAGR of -8.74% from 2020 to 2024, the growth rate in 2024 alone was a steep decline of -34.3%. This indicates a challenging market environment for dairy alternative beverage imports in China, with potential implications for market players and stakeholders in the industry.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technology Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing health consciousness among Chinese consumers leading to a shift towards plant-based and dairy-free products. |
4.2.2 Rising prevalence of lactose intolerance and dairy allergies driving the demand for dairy alternative beverages. |
4.2.3 Growing adoption of vegan and vegetarian diets in China boosting the consumption of dairy alternative beverages. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Lack of awareness and understanding about the nutritional benefits of dairy alternative beverages among Chinese consumers. |
4.3.2 Higher price points of dairy alternative beverages compared to traditional dairy products limiting widespread adoption in price-sensitive markets. |
5 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Trends |
6 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market, By Types |
6.1 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Soy Milk, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Almond Milk, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Oat Milk, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Rice Milk, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market, By Technology Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Filtration, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Ultrafiltration, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Homogenization, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Evaporation, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market, By End User |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Vegan Consumers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Lactose-intolerant, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Health-conscious Users, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Dairy-free Families, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market, By Application |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Plant-based Milk Replacement, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Dairy Alternative Drink, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Plant-based Beverage, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.5 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Milk Substitute, 2021 - 2031F |
7 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of new product launches and innovations in the dairy alternative beverages segment. |
8.2 Growth in the number of dairy alternative beverage options available in retail stores and online platforms. |
8.3 Increase in the number of partnerships between dairy alternative beverage brands and cafes/restaurants for product placement and promotion. |
9 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technology Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Dairy Alternative Beverages Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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