| Product Code: ETC12904197 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 |
In 2024, China continued to see a significant influx of malt whiskey imports, with key exporters including the UK, Japan, USA, Ireland, and Taiwan. Despite a high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating concentration among suppliers, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 remained strong at 16.88%. However, there was a notable decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, standing at -22.78%. This shift suggests a potential adjustment in market dynamics, warranting further investigation to understand the underlying factors driving these changes in the malt whiskey import market 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 Malt Whiskey Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Malt Whiskey Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Malt Whiskey Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 China Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 China Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Malt Whiskey Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing disposable income and changing consumer preferences towards premium alcoholic beverages |
4.2.2 Growing urbanization and westernization trends influencing consumption patterns |
4.2.3 Rising popularity of whiskey culture and appreciation for malt whiskey among younger demographics |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High import tariffs and taxes on foreign malt whiskey brands limiting market growth |
4.3.2 Strict regulations and licensing requirements for alcohol production and distribution in China |
5 China Malt Whiskey Market Trends |
6 China Malt Whiskey Market, By Types |
6.1 China Malt Whiskey Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 China Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Single Malt, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 China Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Blended Malt, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 China Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Cask Strength, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 China Malt Whiskey Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Premium Spirits, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 China Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Cocktails & Mixes, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 China Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Aged Whiskey, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 China Malt Whiskey Market, By End User |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 China Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Distilleries, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 China Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail Consumers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 China Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Bars & Pubs, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 China Malt Whiskey Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 China Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Direct Sales, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 China Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Sales, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 China Malt Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Distributors, 2021 - 2031F |
7 China Malt Whiskey Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Malt Whiskey Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Malt Whiskey Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Malt Whiskey Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of new malt whiskey distilleries established in China |
8.2 Growth in online sales of malt whiskey in China |
8.3 Increase in the number of malt whiskey tasting events and festivals in China |
9 China Malt Whiskey Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Malt Whiskey Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Malt Whiskey Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 China Malt Whiskey Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 China Malt Whiskey Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Malt Whiskey Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Malt Whiskey Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Malt Whiskey Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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