China Beverage Sector Report 2018 4th Quarter

 China’s beverage sector revenue continued to decline in the third quarter of 2018, mainly due to decreased sales of soft drinks and baijiu. Beverage retail sales in July-September 2018 dropped by 16.5% y/y to RMB 52.5bn. Baijiu sales in Q3 2018 plummeted by 32.3% y/y to 2bn litres, and soft drink sales declined by 15.5% y/y to 42.8mn tonnes. Baijiu production slumped by 39.2% y/y, in Q3 2018, to 1.9bn litres, due to decreased demand for low– end products. The output of beer in this period fell by 16.9% y/y to 12bn litres because of increased imports. Grape wine output in Q3 2018 slumped by 60.8% y/y to 105mn litres. The production of soft drinks in Q3 2018 slid by 16.8% y/y to 42.8mn tonnes.  

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the beverage sector for China. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the beverage sector in China
• Access forecasts for growth in the sector
• View key data on production and sales for the sector in China
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in China
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in China
• Build a clear picture of trends and issues for sub-sectors (e.g. alcoholic beverages and soft drinks)

See below for a complete table of report contents: