China Beverage Sector Report 2025 Q3

China is the world's largest producer and consumer of alcoholic beverages, producing almost one-half of the world's spirits and nearly one-fifth of the world's beer. In 2024, China's production of baijiu and beer reached 4.1bn litres and 35.2bn litres, respectively. In addition, China is the world's second-largest soft drink market after the US. In 2024, China's soft drink output increased by 7.5% y/y to a historical high of 188.2mn tonnes, and its soft drink subsector's sales revenue rose by 4.8% y/y to RMB 534.8bn.

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the "Food and beverage production" 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 "Food and beverage production" sector in China
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in China
• Ascertain China’s position in the global sector
• 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, output and consumption for specific sub-sectors