This report covers the market for ice cream in China in total and by subsector. Rising average annual incomes, greater ownership of freezers, increased exposure to western food, health concerns and a greater array of available goods are all combining to help growth this market.
Historically, dairy and milk-based products were rare in China. A high incidence rate of lactose intolerance, low level of milk and dairy production, no cultural history of cheese and other dairy products combined to keep the market restricted. Add to this the mammoth transportation problems, southern climate, poor storage and packaging and dairy products were not the easiest things to produce and sell either for local or international companies. But, tastes have changed. The arrival of the fast-food chains, western-style supermarkets, greater awareness concerning the health benefits of dairy products and the emergence of a generation both willing and able to try new products and the market for ice cream products has made great strides in China. This report covers the market for ice cream products in the People’s Republic of China. The report covers the following sectors: Ice Cream: Including all flavoured and plain ice creams containing milk solids.