Market Trends of china dairy Industry
Growing health awareness in the country boosting the consumption of dairy and dairy products
- Consumer preference is influenced by food-based dietary guidelines, which suggest the consumption requirements of dairy. The Dietary Guidance for Chinese Residents recommends a daily intake of 300 grams of dairy products on a fluid milk basis, indicating the potential for continued growth in dairy consumption in the country. Raw milk production is mainly concentrated in northern China, followed by southern and eastern China. Cheese is popular among the dairy products consumed due to strong demand from restaurants as there is an inclination toward Western-style food like pizza, burgers, pasta, sandwiches, and tacos. The per capita consumption of cheese is estimated to increase by 7.10% from 2023 to 2024.
- Growing health consciousness among consumers is also boosting dairy consumption in China, especially post the COVID-19 outbreak. China Customs indicated that China bought 176,000 metric tons of cheese from foreign countries in 2021, up by 36.3% from 2020, with New Zealand, Australia, and Denmark as the top three exporters. Owing to the increasing per capita yogurt consumption, companies are focusing on developing yogurt products with gluten-free and non-GMO claims. Plain yogurts are also available in non-fat, low-fat, and whole-milk variants, as per consumer choice, and can be used in dips, smoothies, and baked foods. Pasteurized milk and yogurt were added to the National School Milk Program in 2021, which supports the demand for these products. The changing lifestyles of consumers and eating habits are boosting the demand for ready-to-use products such as milk powder due to the associated convenience factor. The per capita consumption of milk powder is estimated to increase by 1.14% from 2023 to 2024.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Increasing demand for local ingredients from food manufacturers boosts butter production in the country
- China's milk production is increasing due to large domestic production, a slowing economy, and relatively high global dairy prices.
- Growth in the nation's cheese production due to the significant milk production growth
