China's demand for consumer electronics has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next five years, both production and demand will continue to grow. This new study examines China's economic trends, investment environment, industry development, supply and demand, industry capacity, industry structure, marketing channels and major industry participants. Historical data (1993, 1998 and 2003) and long-term forecasts throught 2008 and 2013 are presented. Major producers in China are profiled.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 

 

 

 
I. INTRODUCTION
 

 
Report Scope and Methodology
 
Executive Summary
 

 
II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
 

 
Economic Outlook
 
Key Economic Indicators
 
Industrial Output
 
Population and Labor
 
Foreign Investment
 
Foreign Trade
 
Financial and Tax Regulations
 
Banking System and Regulations
 
Foreign Exchange
 
Taxes, Tariff and Custom Duties
 

 
III. CONSUMER ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
 

 
Consumer Electronics Industry Structure
 
Market Size and Growth
 
Labor Costs
 
Major Producer Facility Locations, Output and Capacity
 
Market Share of Key Producers
 
Potential Entrants
 
Major Foreign Investments
 
Technology Development
 
Products Trends
 

 

 
IV. CONSUMER ELECTRONICS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND
 

 
Overview
 
Consumer Electronics Production and Demand
 
Color Television
 
Projection Television
 
HDTV
 
VCD
 
DVD
 
VCR
 
Camera
 
Digital Camera
 
Cam Recorder
 
CD Player
 
Cassette Tape Player
 
Toys and Games
 
Others
 
Consumer Electronics Imports and Exports
 
Pricing Trends
 

 

 
V. CONSUMER ELECTRONICS CONSUMPTION BY MARKET
 

 
Consumer Electronics Markets Outlook Overview
 
Consumer Per Capital and Spending Trends
 
Household Income Trend
 
Population by Age Group
 
Population by Region
 
Residential Construction Market Outlook
 
Consumer Electronics Demand by Region
 
Northeast
 
North
 
Southeast
 
Central
 
Southwest
 
Northwest
 

 

 
VI. MARKETING STRATEGIES
 

 
Distribution System in China
 
China's Distribution System
 
Consumer Electronics Distribution Channels
 
Transportation and Freight Infrastructure
 
Communications
 
Market Entry Channels
 
Exporting to China
 
Export Market Overview
 
Chinese Trading Practice
 
Trading Companies
 
Import Restrictions in China
 
Technology Licensing
 
Technology Licensing Overview
 
Intellectual Property Protection
 
Joint Venture
 
Joint Venture Overview
 
Advantages and Disadvantages
 
Wholly Owned Enterprises
 
Foreign Wholly Owned Enterprises Overview
 
Advantages and Disadvantages
 
Other Market Entry Channels
 
Setting up Sales Offices
 
Selling to China Through Attending Trade Fairs
 
Contacting Chinese Companies
 
Advertising
 
Market Entry Strategies
 
Understanding Differences
 
Business Practice Differences
 
Knowledge of Regulations and Restrictions
 
Dealing with Governments
 

 
VII. CONSUMER ELECTRONICS PRODUCER DIRECTORY
 

 
Consumer Electronics Producer Profiles
 
Distributors
 
Trading Companies
 
Research Institutions and Associations
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
LIST OF TABLES
 

 

 
I. INTRODUCTION
 

 
Economic Outlook Summary
 
Consumer Electronics Supply and Demand Summary
 

 
II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
 

 
Key Economic Indicators
 
Industrial Output
 
Population and Labor Force Trends
 
Foreign Investment and Loans
 
Foreign Trade
 
Key Commodity Exports from China
 
China’s Exports to its Leading Trade Partners
 
Key Commodity Imports into China
 
China’s Imports from Its Leading Trade Partners
 

 
III. CONSUMER ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
 

 
Consumer Electronics Market Size and Growth
 
Major Producer Facility Locations
 
Major Consumer Electronics Producer Output and Capacities
 
Market Share of Key Producers
 
Major Foreign Investments
 

 
IV. CONSUMER ELECTRONICS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND
 

 
Total Consumer Electronics Production and Demand
 
Color Television
 
Projection Television
 
HDTV
 
VCD
 
DVD
 
VCR
 
Camera
 
Digital Camera
 
Cam Recorder
 
CD Player
 
Cassette Tape Player
 
Toys and Games
 
Others
 
Consumer Electronics Imports and Exports
 

 

 
V. CONSUMER ELECTRONICS CONSUMPTION BY MARKET
 

 
Total Consumer Electronics Consumption by Market
 
Consumer Per Capital and Spending Trends
 
Household Income Trend
 
Population by Age Group
 
Population by Region
 
Residential Construction Market Outlook
 
Consumer Electronics Demand by Region
 
Northeast
 
North
 
Southeast
 
Central
 
Southwest
 
Northwest
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
LIST OF CHARTS
 

 

 
Consumer Electronics Production and Demand Summary
 
China's GDP and Industrial Output
 
Population Trends
 
Industrial Output by Ownership
 
Foreign Investments and Loans
 
China’s Imports and Exports
 
Consumer Electronics Capacity in China
 
Consumer Electronics Capacity, Output and Demand
 
Consumer Electronics Production
 
Consumer Electronics Exports and Imports
 
Consumer Electronics Demand by Market in 2008