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Core Insights - The ice cup market in China is experiencing rapid growth, with a projected market size of 63 billion yuan by 2026, driven by increasing consumer demand and strategic investments from major companies like Nongfu Spring [1][10][15] Supply Side - Ice cup production is characterized by a low-profit margin, with manufacturers like Ice Power and Ice Extreme selling ice cups at around 1 yuan each, where packaging costs account for 65% of the total cost [2][3] - The production process involves specific water treatment and freezing techniques to ensure quality, which adds to the operational costs [2][3] Demand Side - Retail channels such as convenience stores and supermarkets are the primary sales avenues for ice cups, with a retail price of 3-6 yuan per cup, yielding a gross margin of 40%-70% for these retailers [5][6] - Tea beverage shops adopt a different strategy by selling ice cups at cost price (1 yuan) to drive sales of other products, with data showing that 35% of customers who buy a low-cost ice cup also purchase additional items [7][8] Competitive Landscape - Major food industry players like Mengniu, Yili, and Nongfu Spring are entering the ice cup market, with Nongfu Spring investing 28.42 million yuan to expand its production capacity [9][10] - The entry of large companies is expected to lead to increased competition and potential price wars in the ice cup market [10] Market Potential - The ice cup market in China is still underdeveloped compared to Japan and South Korea, where annual per capita consumption exceeds 100 cups [14][15] - The growth of instant retail channels for ice products is projected to outpace overall retail growth, with an expected increase of 39% over the next three years [15]