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Beer Production in China Industry Data and Analysis
In recent years, bans on driving while under the influence of alcohol and bans on outdoor barbecuing have contributed to the industry's decline. Weaker consumer spending and unfavorable weather conditions, particularly rainstorms in the mid-lower reaches of the Yangtze River and parts of southern China, caused industry revenue to decrease 9.9% in 2016. Since the second half of 2017, the price of raw materials of beer production rose rapidly, compressing industry profit margins. In order to improve profitability, most industry companies increased the selling prices of beer products in early 2018, ranging from 10% to 50%. Industry leaders further reduced production capacity and closed small factories. Output decreased from 2017. In 2019, industry revenue increased due to product structure shifts towards mid- and high-end beer, and a higher selling price. In 2020 industry revenue decreased, mainly due to weakened demand from the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2021, industry revenue recovered and has since continued to accelerate thanks to high-end transformation.Industry profitability has been increasing in 2023, mainly due to rising beer prices and the development of more profitable high-end products. Average industry profit margins are sitting at an estimated at 12.4% in 2024. Revenue for the Beer Production industry in China is expected to increase at a CAGR of 3.4% over the five years through 2024 to total $30.8 billion, including an anticipated growth of 5.1% in 2024.The industry's market share concentration has increased over the past decade and new industry leaders have emerged in recent years. Industry competition mainly occurs among the four national beer brands: Snow, Tsingtao, Yanjing and Budweiser.Surplus beer production capacity and intense competition is forecast to lead to further consolidation across the industry in the coming years. As the industry's product structure continues to develop, Industry revenue will grow at a CAGR of 4.3% over the five years through 2029, to total $38.0 billion.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Beer Production industry in China includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released July 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Beer Production industry in China operates under the industry code 1522. Industry businesses manufacture fresh, carbonated beer products with a relatively low degree of alcohol (2.5% to 7.5%). The beer is packaged in kegs for sale to pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels. Beer can also be packaged in cans and bottles for sale to wholesale and retail alcoholic beverage distributors, and the hospitality sector. Related terms covered in the Beer Production industry in China include gb4927-91, gb/t18916.6 and gb 19821-2005.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Beer Production industry in China include Bottled beer, Canned beer and Keg and draught beer.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Beer Production industry in China include China Resources Beer (Holdings) Company Limited, Tsingtao Brewery Company Limited and Budweiser Brewing Company APAC Limited.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Beer Production industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Beer Production industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Beer Production industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Beer Production industry in China. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Beer Production industry in China. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Beer Production industry in China. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Beer Production industry in China. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Beer Production industry in China.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Beer Production industry in China in 2026?
The market size of the Beer Production industry in China is $30.8bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Beer Production industry in China in 2025?
There are 431 businesses in the Beer Production industry in China, which has declined at a CAGR of 1.3 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Beer Production industry in China?
The Beer Production industry in China is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Beer Production industry in China?
The Beer Production industry in China is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Beer Production industry in China grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Beer Production industry in China has been growing at a CAGR of 3.4 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Beer Production industry in China over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Beer Production industry in China is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Beer Production industry in China?
The biggest companies operating in the Beer Production industry in China are China Resources Beer (Holdings) Company Limited, Tsingtao Brewery Company Limited and Budweiser Brewing Company APAC Limited
What does the Beer Production industry in China include?
Pure beer and Barley malt are part of the Beer Production industry in China.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Beer Production industry in China?
The company holding the most market share in the Beer Production industry in China is China Resources Beer (Holdings) Company Limited.
How competitive is the Beer Production industry in China?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Beer Production industry in China.
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