China - Soft Drinks - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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China Soft Drink Import Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the soft drink price stood at $1.9 per litre (CIF, China), growing by 13% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Australia ($3.2 per litre), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($655 per thousand litres) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Soft Drink Import Prices by Type
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk ($2.2 per litre), while the price for sugary soft drinks totaled $1.1 per litre.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by sugary soft drink (+0.9%).
China Soft Drink Imports
Soft drink imports into China reached 41M litres in September 2022, approximately reflecting the month before. The total import volume increased at an average monthly rate of +3.2% over the period from January 2022 to September 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 26% against the previous month. Imports peaked at 44M litres in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to September 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, soft drink imports amounted to $79M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +3.5% over the period from January 2022 to September 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 41% month-to-month. Imports peaked in September 2022.
China Soft Drink Imports by Type
In September 2022, non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk (30M litres) constituted the largest type of soft drink supplied to China, accounting for a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, sugary soft drinks (11M litres), threefold.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk amounted to +2.3%.
In value terms, non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk ($67M) constituted the largest type of soft drink supplied to China, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by sugary soft drinks ($12M), with a 15% share of total imports.
China Soft Drink Imports by Country
Thailand (10M litres), South Korea (6.9M litres) and Singapore (4.6M litres) were the main suppliers of soft drink imports to China, with a combined 53% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan (Chinese), France, Vietnam, Australia, the Netherlands, Malaysia and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 36%.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in Japan (with a CAGR of +19.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, South Korea ($12M), Thailand ($9.6M) and Japan ($9.3M) were the largest soft drink suppliers to China, with a combined 39% share of total imports.
Among the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of +11.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the soft drink market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 11071930 - Waters, with added sugar, other sweetening matter or flavoured, i.e. soft drinks (including mineral and aerated)
- Prodcom 11071950 - z Non-alcoholic beverages not containing milk fat (excluding sweetened or unsweetened mineral, aerated or flavoured waters)
- Prodcom 11071970 - Non-alcoholic beverages containing milk fat
- Prodcom 110000Z1 - Non-alcoholic beverages, not containing milk, milk products and fats derived therefrom (excl. water, fruit or vegetable juices)
- Prodcom 11051010 - Non-alcoholic beer and beer containing . 0.5% alcohol
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Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in China
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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