Zhong Guo Jing Ying Bao·2025-09-17 14:15Core Insights - The mooncake market is experiencing a sales peak as the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, with low-temperature mooncakes emerging as a significant growth driver, showing a sales growth rate of 73% [1][2][3] - The 2025 mooncake market is expected to exhibit five major trends: lightweight gifts, health consciousness, snackification, practicality, and multi-dimensional marketing [1][2][3] Market Dynamics - The supply side has seen a substantial increase, with 950 brands and nearly 50,000 new products launched on JD.com [2] - On the demand side, the user base for mooncake purchases on JD.com has grown by 32% year-on-year, with consumers planning to buy an average of over 4 boxes [2] - Low-temperature mooncakes heavily rely on cold chain logistics, with JD.com's "211 timeliness" cold chain delivery addressing consumer concerns about storage and delivery [2] Consumer Preferences - 73% of consumers prioritize "healthy ingredients," leading to a notable increase in low-sugar and additive-free products [3] - 54% of users now consider mooncakes as everyday snacks, expanding the consumption scenarios beyond traditional gifting [3] - 39% of consumers desire more practical packaging, while 31% prefer gift boxes that incorporate local cultural elements [3] Brand Strategy - The mooncake industry faces a challenge of seasonal branding, where brands often fade from consumer awareness post-festival [5][6] - To combat this, brands are encouraged to extend the festive cycle and integrate products into daily consumption, such as pre-sale strategies and post-festival promotions [6] - Successful brands are adapting by introducing popular festive flavors into their everyday product lines, thereby reducing reliance on seasonal sales [6][7]