Chinese customers favor consuming coffee in a portable, easy-to-drink style while on the go. Nearly all coffee consumed in China – until Starbucks entered the Chinese market in 1999 – was of the instant or ready-to-drink (RTD) type. As of the end of 2021, fresh coffee comes in se...
The booming coffee scene in small towns is not only a testament to rising disposable incomes but also a signal of evolving consumer trends in China's lower-tier markets, said Zhu.
Coffee industryEconomic growth and a rising middle class consumer base make emerging markets an attractive prospect for many international businesses. Changing patterns of retail in these countries present opportunities for business expansion that many are keen to capitalize on, but also present challenges...
evolving into havens for digital nomads, freelancers, and students seeking productive environments. This shift is evident in the rise of coffee shops tailored to this demographic, as demonstrated by the popularity of hashtags like #适合办公的咖啡馆 (“Café suitable for work”) on Xiaohongshu, a...
China: Revenue, at home (e.g., revenue generated in supermarkets and convenience stores) in the Coffee market amounts to US$1.80bn in 2025. Definition: The Coffee market consists of Roast Coffee in the form of ground coffee and whole beans, that is prepa
Seeking to tap into rising consumer demand for convenience, Yum China opened its first standalone KCOFFEE outlet in Shanghai in October 2022. The business has since accelerated the expansion of its KCOFFEE store network through a combination of stand-alone outlets and concession coffee shops within...
U.S. coffee chain Starbucks has also increased its bet on the Chinese market by continuing to grow its presence. As of the first quarter of its 2025 fiscal year, which ended on December 29, 2024, the number of Starbucks China stores had reached 7,685, covering over 1,000 county-level ...
Festival. In its recent sales update, Ferrero highlighted double-digit growth in its China operations, with flagship products benefiting from rising consumer demand, especially through emerging sales channels such as Sam's Club and Costco, which have seen incredible growth over the past three years....
Chinese coffee giant Luckin Coffee has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Banggai Islands Regency, Indonesia, designating the region as the exclusive premium origin for coconut milk used in its signature Coconut Latte, the company announced. The islands will be named "Luckin Exclusive Coco...
"CIIE offers a unique platform to engage directly with consumers and distributors, which will be invaluable for enhancing our export strategies," Ruth told Xinhua in Shanghai, adding that China's large market and increasing demand for unique products, such as coffee from Ethiopia, present immense...