China Dairy Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2029 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 71.58 Billion |
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Market Size (2029) | USD 87.1 Billion |
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Largest Share by Distribution Channel | Off-Trade |
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CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 4.00 % |
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Fastest Growing by Distribution Channel | Off-Trade |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
China Dairy Market Analysis
The China Dairy Market size is estimated at 71.58 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 87.1 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.00% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
71.58 Billion
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
87.1 Billion
Market Size in 2029 (USD)
3.03 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
4.00 %
CAGR (2024-2029)
Largest Market by Category
50.55 %
value share, Milk, 2023
The government's implementation of strict food safety regulations in the country has strengthened customer reliance on milk, supporting the expansion of consumption of milk.
Largest Market by Distribution Channel
91.44 %
value share, Off-Trade, 2023
Consumer preference for these channels is driven by seasonal offers, discounts on bulk purchases, and access to diversified products through a dedicated section of dairy products.
Fastest-growing Market by Category
5.42 %
Projected CAGR, Cheese, 2024-2029
Growing western culture in China with the growing apetite for snacking products which includes cheese as the main ingredient is influencing the segmental growth.
Fastest-growing Market by Distribution Channel
4.06 %
Projected CAGR, Off-Trade, 2024-2029
The presence of market specified products with improved customised product offerings in off-trade retail channels like Specialist retailers is driving the market.
Leading Market Player
23.23 %
market share, Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co. Ltd, 2022
The stringent food safety aspects followed by the manufacturer along with innovation in product categories largely drove Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co Ltd's dominance in the market.
Expanding street food culture and rising out-of-home consumption fuels the market growth
- The off-trade channel plays a major role in the sales of dairy products in the region. Among the off-trade channels, supermarkets and hypermarkets are the largest distribution channels in the Chinese dairy market. The proximity factor of these channels, especially in large and developed cities, provides them with an added advantage in influencing consumers' decisions to purchase among the large variety of products available in the market. In 2023, supermarkets and hypermarkets accounted for 64% of the value share.
- The online channel is expected to be the fastest-growing distribution channel in the off-trade segment. It is projected to register a growth value of 22.4% Y-o-Y during the period 2023-2025. Convenience is the primary motivation for shoppers who have transitioned to shopping for groceries online.
- The expanding street food culture across China is anticipated to drive the on-trade consumption of dairy products like cheese, butter, and dairy desserts during the forecast period. Fast food brands, including Subway, McDonald's, Burger King, and KFC, dominate the landscape for restaurant franchises in the country. The sales value of dairy products through the on-trade channel is anticipated to grow by 9.7% in 2025 from 2022.
- Among all the dairy products, milk accounted for the majority of the share in overall off-trade retail channels. In 2022, milk accounted for 54.5% of the total category, and yogurt stood in second place with 38% of the value share. The strong consumption patterns of dairy products and their demand in a regular diet are anticipated to drive the consumption patterns of these products through both off-trade and on-trade modes. Dairy consumption through the off-trade channel is anticipated to grow by 29% during 2024-2027.
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China Dairy Market Trends
Growing health awareness in the country boosting the consumption of dairy and dairy products
- Consumer preference is influenced by food-based dietary guidelines, which suggest the consumption requirements of dairy. The Dietary Guidance for Chinese Residents recommends a daily intake of 300 grams of dairy products on a fluid milk basis, indicating the potential for continued growth in dairy consumption in the country. Raw milk production is mainly concentrated in northern China, followed by southern and eastern China. Cheese is popular among the dairy products consumed due to strong demand from restaurants as there is an inclination toward Western-style food like pizza, burgers, pasta, sandwiches, and tacos. The per capita consumption of cheese is estimated to increase by 7.10% from 2023 to 2024.
- Growing health consciousness among consumers is also boosting dairy consumption in China, especially post the COVID-19 outbreak. China Customs indicated that China bought 176,000 metric tons of cheese from foreign countries in 2021, up by 36.3% from 2020, with New Zealand, Australia, and Denmark as the top three exporters. Owing to the increasing per capita yogurt consumption, companies are focusing on developing yogurt products with gluten-free and non-GMO claims. Plain yogurts are also available in non-fat, low-fat, and whole-milk variants, as per consumer choice, and can be used in dips, smoothies, and baked foods. Pasteurized milk and yogurt were added to the National School Milk Program in 2021, which supports the demand for these products. The changing lifestyles of consumers and eating habits are boosting the demand for ready-to-use products such as milk powder due to the associated convenience factor. The per capita consumption of milk powder is estimated to increase by 1.14% from 2023 to 2024.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Increasing demand for local ingredients from food manufacturers boosts butter production in the country
- China's milk production is increasing due to large domestic production, a slowing economy, and relatively high global dairy prices.
- Growth in the nation's cheese production due to the significant milk production growth
China Dairy Industry Overview
The China Dairy Market is moderately consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 48.34%. The major players in this market are Bright Food (Group) Co. Ltd, China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited, Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co. Ltd, Nestlé SA and Want Want Holdings Limited (sorted alphabetically).
China Dairy Market Leaders
Bright Food (Group) Co. Ltd
China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co. Ltd
Nestlé SA
Want Want Holdings Limited
Other important companies include Danone SA, Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, Junlebao Dairy Group, Panda Dairy Group Co. Ltd, VV Group Co. Ltd.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
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China Dairy Market News
- September 2023: China Mengniu acquired organic infant formula producer Bellamy's Australia for USD 1 billion.
- July 2022: In order to produce fresh milk, infant formula, and cheese, Yili opened a dairy hub in the area where the business is based, in North China.
- March 2022: Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd. introduced China's first zero-carbon milk, Satine A2β-casein Organic Pure Milk. The product received the PAS 2060 certification on carbon neutrality from Bureau Veritas.
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China Dairy Market Report - Table of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
2. REPORT OFFERS
3. INTRODUCTION
- 3.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
- 3.2 Scope of the Study
- 3.3 Research Methodology
4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
- 4.1 Per Capita Consumption
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4.2 Raw Material/commodity Production
- 4.2.1 Butter
- 4.2.2 Cheese
- 4.2.3 Milk
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4.3 Regulatory Framework
- 4.3.1 China
- 4.4 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)
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5.1 Category
- 5.1.1 Butter
- 5.1.1.1 By Product Type
- 5.1.1.1.1 Cultured Butter
- 5.1.1.1.2 Uncultured Butter
- 5.1.2 Cheese
- 5.1.2.1 By Product Type
- 5.1.2.1.1 Natural Cheese
- 5.1.2.1.2 Processed Cheese
- 5.1.3 Cream
- 5.1.3.1 By Product Type
- 5.1.3.1.1 Double Cream
- 5.1.3.1.2 Single Cream
- 5.1.3.1.3 Whipping Cream
- 5.1.3.1.4 Others
- 5.1.4 Dairy Desserts
- 5.1.4.1 By Product Type
- 5.1.4.1.1 Cheesecakes
- 5.1.4.1.2 Frozen Desserts
- 5.1.4.1.3 Ice Cream
- 5.1.4.1.4 Mousses
- 5.1.4.1.5 Others
- 5.1.5 Milk
- 5.1.5.1 By Product Type
- 5.1.5.1.1 Condensed milk
- 5.1.5.1.2 Flavored Milk
- 5.1.5.1.3 Fresh Milk
- 5.1.5.1.4 Powdered Milk
- 5.1.5.1.5 UHT Milk
- 5.1.6 Yogurt
- 5.1.6.1 By Product Type
- 5.1.6.1.1 Flavored Yogurt
- 5.1.6.1.2 Unflavored Yogurt
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5.2 Distribution Channel
- 5.2.1 Off-Trade
- 5.2.1.1 Convenience Stores
- 5.2.1.2 Online Retail
- 5.2.1.3 Specialist Retailers
- 5.2.1.4 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
- 5.2.1.5 Others (Warehouse clubs, gas stations, etc.)
- 5.2.2 On-Trade
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
- 6.2 Market Share Analysis
- 6.3 Company Landscape
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6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments).
- 6.4.1 Bright Food (Group) Co. Ltd
- 6.4.2 China Mengniu Dairy Company Limited
- 6.4.3 Danone SA
- 6.4.4 Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited
- 6.4.5 Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co. Ltd
- 6.4.6 Junlebao Dairy Group
- 6.4.7 Nestlé SA
- 6.4.8 Panda Dairy Group Co. Ltd
- 6.4.9 VV Group Co. Ltd
- 6.4.10 Want Want Holdings Limited
7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR DAIRY AND DAIRY ALTERNATIVE CEOS
8. APPENDIX
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8.1 Global Overview
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Porter’s Five Forces Framework
- 8.1.3 Global Value Chain Analysis
- 8.1.4 Market Dynamics (DROs)
- 8.2 Sources & References
- 8.3 List of Tables & Figures
- 8.4 Primary Insights
- 8.5 Data Pack
- 8.6 Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
- Figure 1:
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION OF MILK, BUTTER, CHEESE, KG, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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- PRODUCTION OF BUTTER, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2021
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- PRODUCTION OF CHEESE, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2021
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- PRODUCTION OF MILK, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2021
- Figure 5:
- VOLUME OF DAIRY, METRIC TONNES, BY CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF DAIRY, USD MN, BY CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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- VOLUME OF DAIRY MARKET BY CATEGORY, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF DAIRY MARKET BY CATEGORY, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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- VOLUME SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, BY CATEGORY , %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 10:
- VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, BY CATEGORY , %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 11:
- VOLUME OF BUTTER MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 12:
- VALUE OF BUTTER MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 13:
- VOLUME SHARE OF BUTTER MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 14:
- VALUE SHARE OF BUTTER MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 15:
- VOLUME OF CULTURED BUTTER MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF CULTURED BUTTER MARKET, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 17:
- VALUE SHARE OF CULTURED BUTTER MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 18:
- VOLUME OF UNCULTURED BUTTER MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 19:
- VALUE OF UNCULTURED BUTTER MARKET, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 20:
- VALUE SHARE OF UNCULTURED BUTTER MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 21:
- VOLUME OF CHEESE MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 22:
- VALUE OF CHEESE MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 23:
- VOLUME SHARE OF CHEESE MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 24:
- VALUE SHARE OF CHEESE MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 25:
- VOLUME OF NATURAL CHEESE MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 26:
- VALUE OF NATURAL CHEESE MARKET, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 27:
- VALUE SHARE OF NATURAL CHEESE MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 28:
- VOLUME OF PROCESSED CHEESE MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 29:
- VALUE OF PROCESSED CHEESE MARKET, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 30:
- VALUE SHARE OF PROCESSED CHEESE MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 31:
- VOLUME OF CREAM MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 32:
- VALUE OF CREAM MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 33:
- VOLUME SHARE OF CREAM MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 34:
- VALUE SHARE OF CREAM MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 35:
- VOLUME OF DOUBLE CREAM MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 36:
- VALUE OF DOUBLE CREAM MARKET, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 37:
- VALUE SHARE OF DOUBLE CREAM MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 38:
- VOLUME OF SINGLE CREAM MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 39:
- VALUE OF SINGLE CREAM MARKET, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 40:
- VALUE SHARE OF SINGLE CREAM MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 41:
- VOLUME OF WHIPPING CREAM MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 42:
- VALUE OF WHIPPING CREAM MARKET, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 43:
- VALUE SHARE OF WHIPPING CREAM MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 44:
- VOLUME OF OTHERS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF OTHERS MARKET, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 46:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHERS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 47:
- VOLUME OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 48:
- VALUE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 49:
- VOLUME SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 50:
- VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY DESSERTS MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 51:
- VOLUME OF CHEESECAKES MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 52:
- VALUE OF CHEESECAKES MARKET, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 53:
- VALUE SHARE OF CHEESECAKES MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 54:
- VOLUME OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 55:
- VALUE OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 56:
- VALUE SHARE OF FROZEN DESSERTS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 57:
- VOLUME OF ICE CREAM MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 58:
- VALUE OF ICE CREAM MARKET, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 59:
- VALUE SHARE OF ICE CREAM MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 60:
- VOLUME OF MOUSSES MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 61:
- VALUE OF MOUSSES MARKET, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 62:
- VALUE SHARE OF MOUSSES MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 63:
- VOLUME OF OTHERS MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 64:
- VALUE OF OTHERS MARKET, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 65:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHERS MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 66:
- VOLUME OF MILK MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 67:
- VALUE OF MILK MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 68:
- VOLUME SHARE OF MILK MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 69:
- VALUE SHARE OF MILK MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 70:
- VOLUME OF CONDENSED MILK MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 71:
- VALUE OF CONDENSED MILK MARKET, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 72:
- VALUE SHARE OF CONDENSED MILK MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 73:
- VOLUME OF FLAVORED MILK MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 74:
- VALUE OF FLAVORED MILK MARKET, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 75:
- VALUE SHARE OF FLAVORED MILK MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 76:
- VOLUME OF FRESH MILK MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 77:
- VALUE OF FRESH MILK MARKET, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 78:
- VALUE SHARE OF FRESH MILK MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 79:
- VOLUME OF POWDERED MILK MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 80:
- VALUE OF POWDERED MILK MARKET, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 81:
- VALUE SHARE OF POWDERED MILK MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 82:
- VOLUME OF UHT MILK MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 83:
- VALUE OF UHT MILK MARKET, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 84:
- VALUE SHARE OF UHT MILK MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 85:
- VOLUME OF YOGURT MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 86:
- VALUE OF YOGURT MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 87:
- VOLUME SHARE OF YOGURT MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 88:
- VALUE SHARE OF YOGURT MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE, %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 89:
- VOLUME OF FLAVORED YOGURT MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 90:
- VALUE OF FLAVORED YOGURT MARKET, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 91:
- VALUE SHARE OF FLAVORED YOGURT MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 92:
- VOLUME OF UNFLAVORED YOGURT MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 93:
- VALUE OF UNFLAVORED YOGURT MARKET, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 94:
- VALUE SHARE OF UNFLAVORED YOGURT MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 95:
- VOLUME OF DAIRY MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 96:
- VALUE OF DAIRY MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 97:
- VOLUME SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 98:
- VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 99:
- VOLUME OF DAIRY MARKET BY SUB DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 100:
- VALUE OF DAIRY MARKET BY SUB DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 101:
- VOLUME SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, BY SUB DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS , %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 102:
- VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, BY SUB DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS , %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
- Figure 103:
- VOLUME OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 104:
- VALUE OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 105:
- VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES, BY CATEGORY , %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 106:
- VOLUME OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 107:
- VALUE OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 108:
- VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL, BY CATEGORY , %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 109:
- VOLUME OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA SPECIALIST RETAILERS, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 110:
- VALUE OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA SPECIALIST RETAILERS, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 111:
- VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, SOLD VIA SPECIALIST RETAILERS, BY CATEGORY , %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 112:
- VOLUME OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 113:
- VALUE OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 114:
- VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS, BY CATEGORY , %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 115:
- VOLUME OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS (WAREHOUSE CLUBS, GAS STATIONS, ETC.), METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 116:
- VALUE OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS (WAREHOUSE CLUBS, GAS STATIONS, ETC.), USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 117:
- VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, SOLD VIA OTHERS (WAREHOUSE CLUBS, GAS STATIONS, ETC.), BY CATEGORY , %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 118:
- VOLUME OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA ON-TRADE, METRIC TONNES, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 119:
- VALUE OF DAIRY MARKET SOLD VIA ON-TRADE, USD MN, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 120:
- VALUE SHARE OF DAIRY MARKET, SOLD VIA ON-TRADE, BY CATEGORY , %, CHINA, 2022 VS 2029
- Figure 121:
- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 122:
- MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, CHINA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 123:
- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, CHINA, 2022
China Dairy Industry Segmentation
Butter, Cheese, Cream, Dairy Desserts, Milk, Yogurt are covered as segments by Category. Off-Trade, On-Trade are covered as segments by Distribution Channel.
- The off-trade channel plays a major role in the sales of dairy products in the region. Among the off-trade channels, supermarkets and hypermarkets are the largest distribution channels in the Chinese dairy market. The proximity factor of these channels, especially in large and developed cities, provides them with an added advantage in influencing consumers' decisions to purchase among the large variety of products available in the market. In 2023, supermarkets and hypermarkets accounted for 64% of the value share.
- The online channel is expected to be the fastest-growing distribution channel in the off-trade segment. It is projected to register a growth value of 22.4% Y-o-Y during the period 2023-2025. Convenience is the primary motivation for shoppers who have transitioned to shopping for groceries online.
- The expanding street food culture across China is anticipated to drive the on-trade consumption of dairy products like cheese, butter, and dairy desserts during the forecast period. Fast food brands, including Subway, McDonald's, Burger King, and KFC, dominate the landscape for restaurant franchises in the country. The sales value of dairy products through the on-trade channel is anticipated to grow by 9.7% in 2025 from 2022.
- Among all the dairy products, milk accounted for the majority of the share in overall off-trade retail channels. In 2022, milk accounted for 54.5% of the total category, and yogurt stood in second place with 38% of the value share. The strong consumption patterns of dairy products and their demand in a regular diet are anticipated to drive the consumption patterns of these products through both off-trade and on-trade modes. Dairy consumption through the off-trade channel is anticipated to grow by 29% during 2024-2027.
| Category | Butter | By Product Type | Cultured Butter |
| Uncultured Butter | |||
| Category | Cheese | By Product Type | Natural Cheese |
| Processed Cheese | |||
| Category | Cream | By Product Type | Double Cream |
| Single Cream | |||
| Whipping Cream | |||
| Others | |||
| Category | Dairy Desserts | By Product Type | Cheesecakes |
| Frozen Desserts | |||
| Ice Cream | |||
| Mousses | |||
| Others | |||
| Category | Milk | By Product Type | Condensed milk |
| Flavored Milk | |||
| Fresh Milk | |||
| Powdered Milk | |||
| UHT Milk | |||
| Category | Yogurt | By Product Type | Flavored Yogurt |
| Unflavored Yogurt | |||
| Distribution Channel | Off-Trade | Convenience Stores | |
| Online Retail | |||
| Specialist Retailers | |||
| Supermarkets and Hypermarkets | |||
| Others (Warehouse clubs, gas stations, etc.) | |||
| Distribution Channel | On-Trade |
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Market Definition
- Butter - Butter is a yellow-to-white solid emulsion of fat globules, water, and inorganic salts produced by churning the cream from cows’ milk
- Dairy - Dairy product include milk and any of the foods made from milk, including butter, cheese, ice cream, yogurt, and condensed and dried milk.
- Frozen Desserts - Frozen dairy dessert means and includes products containing milk or cream and other ingredients which are frozen or semi-frozen prior to consumption, such as ice milk or sherbet, including frozen dairy desserts for special dietary purposes, and sorbet
- Sour Milk Drinks - Sour milk is thick, curdled milk, with a sour taste, obtained from the fermentation of milk. Sour milk drinks such as kefir, laban, buttermilk have been considered in the study
| Keyword | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cultured Butter | Cultured butter is prepared by having the raw butter go through chemical processing and has been added with certain emulsifiers and foreign ingredients. |
| Uncultured Butter | This type of butter is one which has not been processed in any way |
| Natural Cheese | The type of cheese in its most natural form. It is made from natural and simple products and ingredients, including fresh and natural salts, natural colors, enzymes, and high-quality milk. |
| Processed Cheese | Processed cheese undergoes the same processes as natural cheese; however, it requires more steps and many different forms of ingredients. Making processed cheese involves melting natural cheese, emulsifying it, and adding preservatives and other artificial ingredients or colorings. |
| Single Cream | Single cream contains around 18% fat. It’s a single layer of cream that appears over boiled milk. |
| Double Cream | Double cream contains 48% fat, more than double the amount of fat of single cream. It’s heavier and thicker than single cream |
| Whipping Cream | This has a much higher fat percentage than single cream (36%). Used to top cakes, pies, and puddings and as a thickener for sauces, soups, and fillings. |
| Frozen Desserts | Desserts that are meant to be eaten in frozen condition. E.g., sherbets, sorbets, frozen yogurts |
| UHT Milk (Ultra-high temperature milk) | Milk heated at a very high temperature. Ultra-high-temperature processing (UHT) of milk involves heating for 1–8 sec at 135–154°C. which kills the spore-forming pathogenic microorganism, resulting in a product with a shelf-life of several months. |
| Non-dairy butter/Plant-based butter | Butter made from plant-derived oil such as coconut, palm, etc. |
| Non-dairy Yogurt | Yogurt made from typically made from nuts, like almonds, cashews, coconuts, and even other foods like soybeans, plantains, oats, and peas |
| On-trade | It refers to restaurants, QSRs, and bars. |
| Off-trade | It refers to supermarkets, hypermarkets, on-line channels, etc. |
| Neufchatel cheese | One of the oldest kinds of cheese in France. It is a soft, slightly crumbly, mold-ripened, bloomy-rind cheese made in the Neufchâtel-en-Bray region of Normandy. |
| Flexitarian | It refers to a consumer preferring a semi-vegetarian diet, that is centered on plant foods with limited or occasional inclusion of meat. |
| Lactose Intolerance | Lactose intolerance is a reaction in digestive system to lactose, the sugar in milk. It causes uncomfortable symptoms in response to the consumption of dairy products. |
| Cream Cheese | Cream cheese is a soft and creamy fresh cheese with a tangy taste made from milk and cream. |
| Sorbets | Sorbet is a frozen dessert made using ice combined with fruit juice, fruit purée, or other ingredients, such as wine, liqueur, or honey. |
| Sherbet | Sherbet is a sweetened frozen dessert made with fruit and some sort of dairy product such as milk or cream. |
| Shelf stable | Foods that can be safely stored at room temperature, or "on the shelf," for at least one year and do not have to be cooked or refrigerated to eat safely. |
| DSD | Direct Store Delivery is the process in supply chain management wherein the product is delivered from manufacturing plant directly to the retailer. |
| OU Kosher | Orthodox Union Kosher is a kosher certification agency based in New York City. |
| Gelato | Gelato is a frozen creamy dessert made with milk, heavy cream and sugar. |
| Grass-fed Cows | Grass-fed cows are allowed to graze in pastures, where they eat a variety of grasses and clover. |
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