China Food Sector Report 2019 1st Quarter

The revenue of China’s food sector registered a slight increase of 1.9% y/y to RMB 461.4bn in the last quarter of 2018. The revenue in 2018 slumped by 17.1% y/y to RMB 1,834.8bn, mainly due to an 8.1% decline in pork prices. The total profit of the food sector in Q4 2018 was down by 5.9% y/y to RMB 46.6bn and in the full year of 2018 it dropped by 15.7% y/y to RMB 155.2bn, due to decreased sales and prices. In Q4 2018, China’s trade surplus in food and live animals was USD 2.5bn, down by 43.2% y/y due to increased imports. The import value of food and live animals in the period grew by 12.1% y/y to USD 15.8bn. China posted a USD 0.7bn trade surplus in food and live animals in 2018, down from a USD 8.4bn surplus in 2017, as imports grew faster than exports. Food and live animal imports in the year reached USD 64.8bn, up by 18.2% y/y.  

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the food manufacturing 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 manufacturing sector in China
• Access forecasts for growth in the sector
• View key data on production and consumption 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. baked food, candies, convenience food, dairy products, canned food, and retail sales).

See below for a complete table of report contents: