Energy-Efficiency Consultants in China - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
Beijing, China
Last Updated: May 2024
7661Revenue
$188.1bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XX.Xbn
Employees
1m
Businesses
6,420
Wages
$XX.Xbn
Energy-Efficiency Consultants in China industry analysis
Revenue for the Energy-Efficiency Consultants industry in China is expected to grow at an annualized 9.5% over the five years through 2024. This trend includes anticipated growth of 9.4% in the current year. Issued in 2010, the Interim Measures for Management of Financial Incentive Funds of Energy Management Contracting Projects allocated generous subsidies for Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) projects. This initiative marked the beginning of the industry's standardization in China.
Many new enterprises have entered the industry over the past five years, attracted by its high revenue growth and profitability. The industry's profit margin will be 12.0% of revenue in 2024. The number of energy-efficiency consulting enterprises is anticipated to increase at a CAGR of 7.0% over the five years through 2024, to an estimated 6,420 enterprises, with an estimated 16,753 establishments in this year. In the next five years, the number of enterprises will increase at a CAGR of 6.8% while the number of establishments increase at a CAGR of 7.5%. In a technology-intensive industry, employees are highly skilled and command high salaries. Industry employment is estimated at 1.5 million in 2024, with total wage costs accounting for about 11.5% of the revenue in 2024.
Energy service companies have received strong government support for energy-saving and emission-reduction activities over the past five years. As technologies advance and new regulations promote the industry's development, firms are anticipated to expand to cover more client industries over the next five years. As a result, industry revenue is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 9.0% over the five years through 2029.
Trends and Insights
- The industry is supported by government policies. The 14th Five-Year Plan and the long-term goals for 2035 are just about to support the development of environmental protection and energy-saving related industries.
- EPC services are widely provided. Enterprises obtain a certain proportion of the benefits of reducing energy costs through Energy Performance Contracting services.
- Geographical location is influenced by downstream industries. The Energy-Efficiency Consulting industry in China is highly concentrated in coastal provinces where the manufacturing and real estate sectors are more developed.
- Relationship with the government is crucial for industry competition. A close relationship with authorities at all levels will give enterprises an advantage in their operations.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 9.5 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $188.1bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Government policies support industry development
- The industry is highly sensitive to environmental policies. In the past five years, favorable policies have promoted industry growth. The Energy-Efficiency Consultants industry is becoming one of the pillar industries in China.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
The renovation service of central air conditioning system will become the key to industry development
- With the release of the 14th Five-Year Plan for building energy conservation and green building development, the emphasis on energy conservation in construction has been promoted.
Biggest companies in the Energy-Efficiency Consultants in China
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group Co., Ltd. | 19,941.1 | |
Shenwu Energy Saving Co., Ltd. | 6,396.2 | |
Schneider Electric (China) Co., Ltd. | 3,762.5 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Energy performance contracting, Engineering procurement construction and Build-operate-transfer projects. Energy performance contracting is the largest segment of the Energy-Efficiency Consultants in China.
Trends and Insights
Energy Performance Contracting services are the most common service models in the industry
- Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) is the most common and standardized service performed by energy-efficiency consultants.
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Competitors
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Complementors
- Management Consulting in China
- Environmental Monitoring in China
- Engineering Services in China
- Water Pollution Control in China
International industries
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Energy-efficiency consultants help their clients, most of which are manufacturers, to reduce energy consumption and pollutant emissions. A range of energy-saving services, from technical consulting to project construction and management, are included in the industry, but the manufacturing of energy-saving appliances is excluded.
What's included in this industry?
Energy performance contractingEngineering procurement constructionBuild-operate-transfer projectsOther servicesCompanies
China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group Co., Ltd.Shenwu Energy Saving Co., Ltd.Schneider Electric (China) Co., Ltd.Purchase this report to view all 10 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Energy Performance Contracting (EPC)Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT)Waste Heat Power Generation TechnologyPerformance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
The industry is supported by government policies. The 14th Five-Year Plan and the long-term goals for 2035 are just about to support the development of environmental protecti...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
EPC services are widely provided. Enterprises obtain a certain proportion of the benefits of reducing energy costs through Energy Performance Contracting services.
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Geographical location is influenced by downstream industries. The Energy-Efficiency Consulting industry in China is highly concentrated in coastal provinces where the manufac...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Asia Pacific, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Relationship with the government is crucial for industry competition. A close relationship with authorities at all levels will give enterprises an advantage in their operatio...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
There are many small enterprises in the industry. Except for China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group Co., Ltd., which has a market share of over 10.0%, o...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group Co., Ltd.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Shenwu Energy Saving Co., Ltd.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Schneider Electric (China) Co., Ltd.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 7 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group Co., Ltd., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Shenwu Energy Saving Co., Ltd., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Schneider Electric (China) Co., Ltd., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 7 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Policy support for industry development. The 14th Five-Year Plan for Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction has planned key energy-saving projects, promoting the developm...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
The industry has high profitability. Government subsidies and tax exemptions have supported the profit margins in the Energy-Efficiency Consultants industry in China.
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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- National Bureau of Statistics China
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- People’s Bank of China
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Energy-Efficiency Consultants industry in China in 2024?
The market size of the Energy-Efficiency Consultants industry in China is $188.1bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Energy-Efficiency Consultants in China industry in 2024?
There are 6,420 businesses in the Energy-Efficiency Consultants industry in China, which has grown at a CAGR of 7.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Energy-Efficiency Consultants industry in China grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Energy-Efficiency Consultants industry in China has been growing at a CAGR of 9.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Energy-Efficiency Consultants industry in China over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Energy-Efficiency Consultants industry in China is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Energy-Efficiency Consultants market in China?
The biggest companies operating in the Energy-Efficiency Consultants market in China are China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group Co., Ltd., Shenwu Energy Saving Co., Ltd. and Schneider Electric (China) Co., Ltd.
What does the Energy-Efficiency Consultants in China include?
Energy performance contracting and Engineering procurement construction are part of the Energy-Efficiency Consultants industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Energy-Efficiency Consultants in China?
The company holding the most market share in China is China Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Group Co., Ltd..
How competitive is the Energy-Efficiency Consultants industry in China?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Energy-Efficiency Consultants industry in China.
