Industry Overview - The ready-to-drink beverage industry in China is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by product characteristics and consumption upgrades, with market size growing from 187.8 billion yuan in 2018 to 627.9 billion yuan in 2024, and expected to reach 746.4 billion yuan by 2025 [1][12] - The proportion of ready-to-drink beverages in the overall beverage market has increased from 20.6% to 39.4% from 2018 to 2024, with projections indicating it will exceed 40% by 2025 [1][12] - The industry is characterized by fresh, customizable, and convenient products, including various types of tea, coffee, and fresh juices, sold through both offline and online channels [1][5] Market Dynamics - The competition in the ready-to-drink beverage sector has intensified, with brands engaging in price wars and rapid franchise expansions, leading to market saturation [9][14] - In 2024, a total of 2,681 new products were launched by 96 representative brands, with tea beverages accounting for 70.7% and coffee beverages 29.3% of new product launches [9][10] - The average monthly new product launches for tea brands (157.9) outpaced coffee brands (65.5), with seasonal trends influencing product introductions [10] Consumer Behavior - 72.6% of Generation Z consumers in China purchase ready-to-drink beverages weekly, with a notable increase in the frequency of coffee purchases compared to tea [7] - The per capita annual consumption of ready-to-drink beverages in China has risen from 8 cups in 2018 to 22 cups in 2023, but remains significantly lower than in developed markets [22] Competitive Landscape - The market is concentrated, with the top five brands (Mizuki Ice City, Luckin Coffee, Starbucks, Guming, and Chabaidao) holding a combined market share of 35%, indicating a strong head effect [14][16] - Mizuki Ice City leads the market with an 11.3% share, followed by Luckin Coffee (8.3%) and Starbucks (6.3%) [16] Future Trends - The ready-to-drink beverage market is expected to continue growing, with projections indicating that the market size could exceed 1 trillion yuan by 2028 [12] - The increasing consumer focus on product quality and experience is driving supply chain upgrades and innovation in product offerings [23][24] - The chain rate for ready-to-drink tea and coffee shops is anticipated to rise significantly, enhancing market growth potential [24]
研判2025！中国现制饮品行业产业链图谱、市场现状、竞争格局及未来前景分析：Z世代消费者群体已建立起较为稳定消费习惯，行业处于高速扩容阶段[图]