| Product Code: ETC6746076 | 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 |
China lager import market in 2024 saw consistent contributions from top exporters Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, and Metropolitan France. The market remained competitively diverse with a low Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) concentration. Despite a negative Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -5.9% from 2020 to 2024, the import shipments showed a slight improvement in the growth rate from 2023 to 2024, with a decline of -5.74%. This indicates a challenging yet evolving landscape for lager 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 Lager Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Lager Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Lager Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Lager Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Lager Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Lager Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Lager Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing disposable income and changing consumer preferences towards premium and craft beers. |
4.2.2 Growing popularity of social drinking culture and a rise in beer consumption among young adults. |
4.2.3 Expansion of distribution channels and increasing investments in marketing and advertising by key players. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent government regulations and policies related to alcohol consumption and advertising. |
4.3.2 Competition from other alcoholic beverages like wine and spirits, impacting market growth. |
4.3.3 Fluctuating raw material prices and supply chain disruptions affecting production costs. |
5 China Lager Market Trends |
6 China Lager Market, By Types |
6.1 China Lager Market, By Product |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Lager Market Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 China Lager Market Revenues & Volume, By Standard, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 China Lager Market Revenues & Volume, By Premium, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 China Lager Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Lager Market Revenues & Volume, By On-trade, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 China Lager Market Revenues & Volume, By Off-trade, 2021- 2031F |
7 China Lager Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Lager Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Lager Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Lager Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of new product launches and innovations in the lager segment. |
8.2 Growth in the number of microbreweries and craft beer sales in China. |
8.3 Consumer sentiment and engagement on social media platforms regarding lager brands. |
8.4 Adoption rate of online sales channels for lager products. |
8.5 Changes in consumer preferences towards premium and imported lager brands. |
9 China Lager Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Lager Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Lager Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Lager Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Lager Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Lager Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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