This might come as quite a surprise But did you know that China accounts for a very healthy 12% of global beer sales? And China also happens to be the world’s largest beer importer 🍻 . In fact, beer sales in China are second only to the undisputed champion of alcohol sales, traditional Chinese white wine (baijiu). Craft beer, with its artisanal flair, diverse flavours, and colourful back stories is leading the growth in beer consumption in China. The main drivers of this growth are consumer interest in premium products and the convenience of online shopping. Covid-19 lockdowns drove a lasting change in consumer behaviour in China. Now 56% of alcohol sales occur online 📈 . If you're not selling alcohol D2C in China, then you're missing out. And craft beer is definitely no exception. 🚀 Just look at Tmall - their beer sales are through the roof with Income up 48.2% and volume up 42.5%. Craft beer also plays nicely into the social media narrative with consumers advocating passionately for their favourite brands via UGC on platforms such as XiaoHongShu and WeChat. Other trends emerging are low alcohol and eco-friendly options. Chinese consumers are fascinated by the unique story behind each crafted beer including sustainability efforts such as water use and recycled packaging. So, if you’re a premium craft beer brewer with a great back story And you reckon you’ve got the chops to match it with the world’s best Exporting to China might just be the profitable growth solution you’ve been looking for. #chinamarket #marketentry #beer #craftbeer #foodandbeverage #beverages In2Asia Export https://lnkd.in/g7aarBue
Mapped: Beer Consumption by Region Around the World 🍺 See the full infographic: https://lnkd.in/gMMn-PrE