| Product Code: ETC6741028 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, China continued to see a significant demand for dairy beverages, with top exporters including New Zealand, Metropolitan France, UK, Spain, and Belgium. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) concentration indicates a competitive market landscape. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at a robust 14.64%, showcasing sustained market expansion. Moreover, the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 was a healthy 4.54%, indicating a continued upward trajectory for dairy beverage imports in China.

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 Beverages Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Dairy Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Dairy Beverages Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Dairy Beverages Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Dairy Beverages Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Dairy Beverages Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Packaging Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 China Dairy Beverages Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Dairy Beverages Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing health consciousness among Chinese consumers leading to higher demand for nutritious dairy beverages |
4.2.2 Rising disposable income in China driving consumers to opt for premium and value-added dairy beverage products |
4.2.3 Growing urbanization and changing lifestyle preferences favoring the consumption of convenient and ready-to-drink dairy beverages |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Regulatory challenges and strict food safety standards impacting the production and distribution of dairy beverages in China |
4.3.2 Increasing competition from alternative plant-based dairy substitutes affecting the market share of traditional dairy beverages |
5 China Dairy Beverages Market Trends |
6 China Dairy Beverages Market, By Types |
6.1 China Dairy Beverages Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Dairy Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 China Dairy Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Milk, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 China Dairy Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Buttermilk, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 China Dairy Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Kefir and, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 China Dairy Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By others, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 China Dairy Beverages Market, By Packaging Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Dairy Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Cartons, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 China Dairy Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Bottles, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 China Dairy Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Cans, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 China Dairy Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 China Dairy Beverages Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 China Dairy Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Store-Based, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 China Dairy Beverages Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-Store-Based, 2021- 2031F |
7 China Dairy Beverages Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Dairy Beverages Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Dairy Beverages Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Dairy Beverages Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Consumer engagement with dairy beverage brands on social media platforms |
8.2 Adoption rate of new dairy beverage product launches in the market |
8.3 Number of collaborations between dairy beverage companies and health and wellness influencers |
8.4 Percentage of consumers opting for premium or value-added dairy beverage products |
8.5 Growth in sales of dairy beverages through e-commerce channels |
9 China Dairy Beverages Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Dairy Beverages Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Dairy Beverages Market Opportunity Assessment, By Packaging Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 China Dairy Beverages Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Dairy Beverages Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Dairy Beverages Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Dairy Beverages Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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