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中国快消品牌加速出海 优势与挑战并存
Zhong Guo Jing Ying Bao·2025-09-19 09:40

Core Insights - The 2025 Kantar BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Chinese Brands report reveals a total brand value of $1.21 trillion, representing a 25% increase from the previous year [1] - The report indicates that since 2020, the overseas contribution rate of China's top brands has been increasing annually, with certain industries like IoT ecosystems, consumer technology and service platforms, home appliances, automotive, and media and entertainment showing higher than average rates [1] Industry Analysis - Technology brands have a competitive advantage in international markets due to measurable "hard tech indicators" such as memory size, operating speed, and acceleration, supported by China's complete supply chain providing cost advantages [1] - In contrast, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands struggle to demonstrate differentiation through hard metrics and often lack significant cost advantages, leading to lower overall consumer recognition compared to tech brands [1] Successful Strategies for FMCG Brands - Successful FMCG companies that expand internationally tend to incorporate cultural elements into their branding, leveraging Chinese culture to create differentiation and enhance brand premium [1] - Identifying benchmark brands in overseas markets allows FMCG brands to create differentiation and improve consumer perception, addressing the issue of low recognition [1] - Chinese FMCG brands benefit from mature marketing experiences in domestic markets and can innovate rapidly in taste and packaging, aiding their adaptation to new overseas markets [1] Challenges for FMCG Brands - Chinese FMCG brands face high barriers in mature overseas markets, where established local brands and fixed supply chains dominate [1] - Balancing cost and premium pricing is challenging, as many FMCG brands lack cost advantages and struggle to create high-end premium products to support overseas supply chain and channel investments [1] - Cultural adaptation risks exist, as marketing ideas and brand philosophies that conflict with local cultures can lead to consumer backlash and hinder brand development [1]