What segments of China’s coffee market are heating up?
The Interview first looked at the general coffee consumption trends across China, including market share by category and their target demographics. When asked about what would see the greatest growth over the next three to five years, the expert replied: “I am quite optimistic about the prospects of several coffee segments which have seen their market share grow rapidly, namely fresh ground and ready-to-drink coffee as well as drip bag and capsule coffee.”
Traditional and emerging players were also explored. Nestlé occupies first place in the instant segment, with the specialist counting its strong brand awareness and high share of products on the shelves within supermarkets among the reasons for this position. Turning to the newer entrants, the specialist explored Youngpu Coffee, Secre Coffee and Tastelab, noting their brand differentiators.
The gross margin and cost structure of different product types were also on the agenda, including how packaging and raw materials can affect firms’ bottom lines. Indeed, according to the former general manager, “the global coffee bean market is oversupplied for the moment”, meaning coffee companies can control costs better.
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