| Product Code: ETC11313093 | 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 |
China whey powder import market in 2024 saw top suppliers being the USA, Netherlands, Metropolitan France, Denmark, and Ireland. Despite the diverse sources, the market remained moderately concentrated with a low Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI). However, the industry experienced a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.92% from 2020 to 2024, with a further decline in growth rate of -7.08% in 2024. These figures indicate a challenging market environment for whey powder imports in China, highlighting the need for strategic adjustments and innovative approaches by market players.

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 Whey Powder Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Whey Powder Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Whey Powder Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Whey Powder Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Whey Powder Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Whey Powder Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Packaging Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 China Whey Powder Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 China Whey Powder Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Whey Powder Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness about the health benefits of whey protein |
4.2.2 Growing demand for functional foods and beverages |
4.2.3 Expansion of the sports nutrition industry in China |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuations in raw material prices |
4.3.2 Regulatory challenges in the food and beverage industry |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative protein sources |
5 China Whey Powder Market Trends |
6 China Whey Powder Market, By Types |
6.1 China Whey Powder Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Whey Powder Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 China Whey Powder Market Revenues & Volume, By Sweet Whey Powder, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 China Whey Powder Market Revenues & Volume, By Acid Whey Powder, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 China Whey Powder Market Revenues & Volume, By Demineralized Whey Powder, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 China Whey Powder Market, By Packaging Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Whey Powder Market Revenues & Volume, By Bagged, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 China Whey Powder Market Revenues & Volume, By Bulk, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 China Whey Powder Market Revenues & Volume, By Sacks, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 China Whey Powder Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 China Whey Powder Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 China Whey Powder Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialty Stores, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 China Whey Powder Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Stores, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 China Whey Powder Market, By End User |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 China Whey Powder Market Revenues & Volume, By Food Industry, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 China Whey Powder Market Revenues & Volume, By Dairy Industry, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 China Whey Powder Market Revenues & Volume, By Infant Nutrition, 2021 - 2031F |
7 China Whey Powder Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Whey Powder Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Whey Powder Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Whey Powder Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average selling price of whey powder in China |
8.2 Number of new product launches containing whey powder |
8.3 Growth rate of the sports nutrition market in China |
9 China Whey Powder Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Whey Powder Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Whey Powder Market Opportunity Assessment, By Packaging Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 China Whey Powder Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 China Whey Powder Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Whey Powder Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Whey Powder Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Whey Powder Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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