A booming Chinese economy, with a consumer base of 10 million for processed food has created opportunities for global players. It’s found that China possesses 30 percent of the foods consumed in the world.

China aims to concentrate on the development of corn, wheat and dairy products, food additives and seasonings. There’ll be continued demand for imported poultry, cereals, fish, tree nuts and soybeans with new avenues for baking ingredients and fruit flavorings. In 2004, the market recorded total sales of $157Bn. Therefore, processed food in China is expected to grow appreciably. The growth rate would be 7 percent during 2004-09. However, there shall be softening of the economy and relative stagnation in demand in the developed regions in China.

RNCOS’ market research report “Food Processing Market in China (2005)” provides a discussion on how the availability of raw materials, changing lifestyles and flexible trade regulations has pushed the industry’s growth in the region. It also analyzes the improvements in demand and supply by the country in terms of unit sales, while talking about the obstacles in this sector.

REPORT HIGHLIGHTS

§ Comparative study of Asian food processing market vis-à-vis China.
§ Country wise estimate for processed food and beverages (2004/05).
§ Assessment of changes in food and agricultural import regulations and standardsin China.
§ Identification of the drivers in the food processing industry in China.
§ Analyzing the overall investment opportunities and growth prospects in this sector.
§ Challenges and threats before the food processing industry in China.

REPORT FEATURES

The market research report includes in its various sections a comprehensive coverage of the different business segments within the food processing industry accompanied with statistics, trends and legal framework and regulations that govern it.

During the progress of its chapters the report begins with a profile of processed food and beverage sector in China in 2005 followed by Chapter 3 making a comparative study of the market in China vis-à-vis Asia Pacific. Chapter 4 provides a discussion about the demand, production and supply of food processing of dairy products, animal products, oil and oil seeds and beverages. Chapter 5 includes a detailed discussion on the drivers of the industry. Chapter 6 talks about the burgeoning workforce and on-farm employment limits. Chapter 7 gives a study of Chinese food law, while Chapter 8 talks about the impact of Chinese food processing on the economy. Chapter 9 talks about agro-processing industries and employment trends during 2000-05 and Chapter 10 includes SWOT analysis. Chapter 11 covers the issues affecting agro-processing industries while Chapter 12 provides company profiles of top Chinese food-processing firms.


Who Should Read The Report ?

This report is aimed to reach strategic planners, international marketing executives and export managers interested in food processing industry. It provides an assessment for supporting new international strategies and developments of marketing plans confined to Chinese food processing. Also, the report provides statistical inputs to support business environment, economy and trade balance of Chinese food processing industry with respect to other countries.

1. Executive Summary
2. Processed Food and Beverage Sector Profile – China, 2005
3. Comparative Study of Food Processing Market in China vis-à-vis Asia-Pacific
4. Production, Demand and Supply of Processed Food, by Sales in Million AUD (2004-2005)
4.1 Dairy Products
4.2 Livestock and Animal Products
4.3 Oil, Oilseeds and Feedstock
4.4 Grain, Fodder and Agro-products
4.5 Sugar
4.6 Poultry Products
5. Market Drivers for Food Processing Industry in China
6. Burgeoning Workforce and On-Farm Employment Limits
6.1 Modern Processing Plants Looming Largely in Developing Countries
6.2 Growing Awareness for Forest and Rural Processing Units
6.3 Novel Approaches to Rural Industrialization
7. Study of Chinese Food Law
7.1 Formulation of Food Hygienic Standards and Regulations
7.2 Role of Task Force
8. China Food Processing and Economy
8.1 Assessing Chinese Food Processing Market and GDP
8.2 Investment Opportunities in China, by Region
9. Agro-Processing Industries and Employment Trends (2000-2005)
10. Chinese Food Processing Market – SWOT Analysis
11. Issues Affecting Agro-Processing Industries
12. Company Profiles for Top Chinese Food Processing Firms
12.1 Campbell’s Soup Company
12.2 Baoding WayChein Food Ind. Co. Limited
12.3 Chongqing Winsun Foodstuff Co. Limited
12.4 Coconut Palm Foods Group Limited
12.5 China Lolo Group Co. Limited
12.6 H J Heinz Co.
12.7 Linyi City Kangfa Foodstuff Drinkable Co.
12.8 Yantai Yunhang Foods Co. Ltd.
13. Conclusion

List of Figures:

Figure 2-1: China - Food Processing Industry, 2004
Figure 3-1: Asia-Pacific Processed Food Market Value ($ Billion), 2001-2005
Figure 4-1: China - Dairy Market Value (2005 & 2010)
Figure 4-2: China - Dairy Market Value by Product, 2005
Figure 4-3: Urban and Rural Fresh Dairy Consumption (Kg per Person), 1993-2002
Figure 4-4: Milk Supply and Demand Shares by Region (%), 2003
Figure 4-5: China Beef & Pork Production (2005 & 2006)
Figure 4-6: China - Packaged Foods & Meats Market Segmentation (%), 2004
Figure 5-1: China - Urban Rural Population Split (2000-2050)
Figure 5-2: China - Rising Per Capita Income (1981 & 2004)
Figure 8-1: Growth in Dairy Consumption by Tier, 2010
Figure 9-1: Regular Employment in Agriculture (in Million), 1990-2002
Figure 12-1: Campbell’s Soup Company - Stock Performance
Figure 12-2: H J Heinz Co. - Stock Performance

List of Tables:

Table 2-1: China - Regional Distribution of Food Processing Industry (%), 2004
Table 2-2: Food Industry in China, Growth 2001-2004 (Revenue in RMB Billion)
Table 4-1: Packaged Meat and Poultry Market Growth (2000-2004)
Table 5-1: China - Urban & Rural Divide: Per Capita Income and Food Expenditure in RMB (2001-04)
Table 8-1: China - Cities Classification
Table 12-1: Campbell’s Soup Company - Financial Overview (2003-2005)
Table 12-2: H J Heinz Co. - Financial Overview (2004-2006)