China Food Sector Report 2018 3rd Quarter

The revenue of China’s food sector in the second quarter of 2018 dropped by 24.8% y/y to RMB 469.4bn, mainly due to decreased prices of meat and refined edible vegetable oil. Meat prices in Q2 2018 slid by 6.6% y/y because of a decline in pork prices. In H1 2018, the price of pork fell by 12.5% y/y due to oversupply in the segment. Refined edible vegetable oil price in the first half of 2018 was down by 1% y/y. The total profit of the food sector in Q2 2018 plummeted by 30.1% y/y to RMB 35.5bn, due to decreased sales and prices. In Q2 2018, most food production saw a significant decline. The production of fresh and refrigerated meat in this period slumped by 35.8% y/y to 5.8mn tonnes due to growing inventory. The output of refined edible vegetable oil in Q2 2018 plunged by 32.3% y/y to 12.2mn tonnes, due to decreased production of oil bearing crops.  

This report provides a complete and detailed analysis of the food manufacturing sector for China. EMIS Insights presents in-depth business intelligence in a standard format across countries and regions, providing a balanced mix between analysis and data.

What this report allows you to do:

• Understand the key elements at play in the food manufacturing sector in China
• Access forecasts for growth in the sector
• View key data on production and consumption for the sector in China
• Crystallise the forces both driving and restraining this sector in China
• Build a complete perspective on sector trade, investment and employment
• Understand the competitive landscape and who the major players are
• View M&A activity and major deals
• Gain an understanding of the regulatory environment for the sector in China
• Build a clear picture of trends and issues for sub-sectors (e.g. baked food, candies, convenience food, dairy products, canned food, and retail sales).

See below for a complete table of report contents: