2025年谷子经济行业深度研究报告

Core Insights - The "Millet Economy" is transitioning from a niche market to a mainstream market, showing strong growth potential with a market size approaching 1.7 trillion yuan in 2024, expected to exceed 2 trillion yuan in 2025 [1][44] - The user base for the "Millet Economy" has reached 500 million, with Generation Z being the primary consumer group, and female consumers' share increasing significantly from 67% in 2023 to 78% in Q1 2025 [1][16] - The industry is characterized by a clear supply chain structure, with upstream focusing on IP development, midstream on production, and downstream on diversified sales channels including e-commerce and physical stores [1][19] Industry Definition - "Millet" refers to merchandise related to the two-dimensional culture, including various products derived from IP such as badges, standees, and paper products [5] Industry Development - The "Millet Economy" has evolved from relying on imported products to a robust domestic production model, with significant growth in local IP development since 2010 [8][9] - The market has seen a surge in innovative product forms like blind boxes and trendy toys, with companies like Pop Mart leading the way [8] Product Types - The most popular product type is badges, which dominate the second-hand market with a 64% share, followed by paper products at 19% and standees at 12% [10][11] Industry Scale - The market size of the "Millet Economy" is projected to grow significantly, with a 40% year-on-year increase expected in 2024, reaching nearly 1.7 trillion yuan [12][44] Industry Outlook - The low derivative product rate of domestic IP indicates substantial growth potential, with only 10% of film-derived income coming from merchandise compared to higher rates in the US and Japan [2][15][58] User Insights - The consumer demographic is predominantly female, with a notable increase in purchasing frequency and willingness to pay premiums for limited edition products [35][37] - Generation Z is a key driver of the market, with a significant portion of their spending directed towards "Millet" products, reflecting a shift towards emotional and social value in consumption [16][67] Industry Chain - The industry chain consists of three main segments: upstream IP development, midstream production, and downstream sales channels, with a focus on maximizing sales efficiency through a well-integrated supply chain [19][23]