| Product Code: ETC13059717 | 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 |
China pale ale import market in 2024 saw consistent shipments mainly from Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, and Metropolitan France. Despite the negative Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -5.9% from 2020 to 2024 and a further decline in growth rate of -5.74% from 2023 to 2024, the market remained fairly competitive with low concentration levels indicated by the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). This suggests a diverse range of sources contributing to China pale ale imports, indicating potential opportunities for further market expansion and diversification in the future.

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 Pale Ale Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Pale Ale Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Pale Ale Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Pale Ale Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Pale Ale Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Pale Ale Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Alcohol Content, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 China Pale Ale Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Packaging, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 China Pale Ale Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Pale Ale Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing consumer preference for craft and specialty beers |
4.2.2 Growing popularity of pale ales among younger demographics |
4.2.3 Rising disposable incomes leading to higher spending on premium beverages |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High competition from other beer varieties and brands |
4.3.2 Regulatory challenges and restrictions in the alcohol industry |
4.3.3 Limited awareness and penetration of pale ales in certain regions of China |
5 China Pale Ale Market Trends |
6 China Pale Ale Market, By Types |
6.1 China Pale Ale Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Pale Ale Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 China Pale Ale Market Revenues & Volume, By English Pale Ale, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 China Pale Ale Market Revenues & Volume, By American Pale Ale, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 China Pale Ale Market Revenues & Volume, By Belgian Pale Ale, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 China Pale Ale Market Revenues & Volume, By Session Pale Ale, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 China Pale Ale Market, By Alcohol Content |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Pale Ale Market Revenues & Volume, By 4.5%-5.5%, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 China Pale Ale Market Revenues & Volume, By 5.0%-6.0%, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 China Pale Ale Market Revenues & Volume, By 4.5%-5.5%, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 China Pale Ale Market Revenues & Volume, By 3.5%-4.5%, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 China Pale Ale Market, By Packaging |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 China Pale Ale Market Revenues & Volume, By Bottles, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 China Pale Ale Market Revenues & Volume, By Cans, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 China Pale Ale Market Revenues & Volume, By Kegs, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 China Pale Ale Market Revenues & Volume, By Growlers, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 China Pale Ale Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 China Pale Ale Market Revenues & Volume, By Bars & Pubs, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 China Pale Ale Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 China Pale Ale Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Retail, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.5 China Pale Ale Market Revenues & Volume, By Craft Breweries, 2021 - 2031F |
7 China Pale Ale Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Pale Ale Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Pale Ale Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Pale Ale Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of craft beer festivals or events featuring pale ales in China |
8.2 Growth in the number of craft breweries producing pale ales |
8.3 Increase in the variety of pale ales available in the Chinese market |
9 China Pale Ale Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Pale Ale Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Pale Ale Market Opportunity Assessment, By Alcohol Content, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 China Pale Ale Market Opportunity Assessment, By Packaging, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 China Pale Ale Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Pale Ale Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Pale Ale Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Pale Ale Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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