| Product Code: ETC10372101 | 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 |
In 2024, China continued to see a strong demand for Scotch whiskey imports, with the UK, Japan, USA, Ireland, and Taiwan being the top exporters. Despite a slight decline in growth rate from the previous year, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 remained impressive at 16.88%. The High Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a market concentration, suggesting a competitive landscape among the key exporting countries. Overall, the data reflects a resilient market for Scotch whiskey imports in China, with notable contributions from various countries.

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 Scotch Whiskey Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Scotch Whiskey Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Scotch Whiskey Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Aging Period, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 China Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 China Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Scotch Whiskey Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing disposable income of the middle-class population in China |
4.2.2 Growing popularity of Western culture and lifestyle trends in China |
4.2.3 Expansion of e-commerce platforms facilitating easier access to Scotch whiskey in China |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High import tariffs on Scotch whiskey in China |
4.3.2 Strict regulations and policies surrounding alcohol consumption in China |
5 China Scotch Whiskey Market Trends |
6 China Scotch Whiskey Market, By Types |
6.1 China Scotch Whiskey Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 China Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Single Malt, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 China Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Blended, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 China Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 China Scotch Whiskey Market, By Aging Period |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By 3-12 Years, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 China Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By 12+ Years, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 China Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 China Scotch Whiskey Market, By End User |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 China Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Individuals, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 China Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Hotels & Restaurants, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 China Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 China Scotch Whiskey Market, By Application |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 China Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail Sales, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 China Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Hospitality, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 China Scotch Whiskey Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
7 China Scotch Whiskey Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Scotch Whiskey Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Scotch Whiskey Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Scotch Whiskey Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of new Scotch whiskey brands entering the Chinese market |
8.2 Growth in the number of whiskey bars and specialty stores in China |
8.3 Increase in the frequency of whiskey-related events and festivals in major Chinese cities |
9 China Scotch Whiskey Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Scotch Whiskey Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Scotch Whiskey Market Opportunity Assessment, By Aging Period, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 China Scotch Whiskey Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 China Scotch Whiskey Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Scotch Whiskey Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Scotch Whiskey Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Scotch Whiskey Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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