China: Beer Market Overview 2020

Beer Market Size in China

The revenue of the beer market in China amounted to $X in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the total market indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the beer market reached its peak figure level in 2018 and is likely to continue its growth in the near future.

Beer Production in China

In value terms, beer production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total output indicated a buoyant increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, beer production attained its maximum level in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Beer Exports

Exports from China

In 2018, the amount of beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) exported from China amounted to X tonnes, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, the total exports indicated resilient growth from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, beer exports increased by +X% against 2010 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, beer exports attained their maximum in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, beer exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, beer exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, beer exports attained their maximum in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Taiwan, Chinese (X tonnes), South Korea (X tonnes) and China, Hong Kong SAR (X tonnes) were the main destinations of beer exports from China, together accounting for X% of total exports. Myanmar, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the United Arab Emirates and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Australia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Taiwan, Chinese ($X), South Korea ($X) and China, Hong Kong SAR ($X) were the largest markets for beer exported from China worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

South Korea experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main countries of destination over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average beer export price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Democratic People's Republic of Korea ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China, Hong Kong SAR, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Beer Imports

Imports into China

In 2018, the imports of beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) into China amounted to X tonnes, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, beer imports continue to indicate an extraordinary increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, beer imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, beer imports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, beer imports continue to indicate skyrocketing growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Germany (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of beer to China, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, beer imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Belgium (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (+X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Mexico ($X) and Portugal ($X) appeared to be the largest beer suppliers to China, together accounting for X% of total imports. Belgium, South Korea, the Netherlands and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main suppliers, Belgium (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average beer import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the beer import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for beer made from malt (excluding non-alcoholic beer) attained their maximum at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the highest prices were recorded for prices from Mexico ($X per tonne) and Portugal ($X per tonne), while the price for Germany ($X per tonne) and South Korea ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform