Group 1: Marriage and Family Trends - The number of marriage registrations in 2024 is 6.106 million pairs, a decrease of 1.574 million pairs or 20.5% from the previous year, marking the lowest level since 1980 [2] - The marriage rate has dropped to 4.3‰, with over 240 million single adults, indicating a trend of young people delaying marriage due to economic pressures and high living costs [2][5] - The demand for wedding-related services has decreased significantly, with wedding orders down by 40% compared to five years ago, leading to the closure of many wedding-related businesses [2] Group 2: Consumer Spending and Economic Sentiment - Overall consumer spending is declining, with the 618 shopping festival experiencing its first negative growth, and a significant drop in the consumption confidence index to 88.5 points, the lowest in ten years [4][5] - 62% of individuals aged 25 to 35 are only purchasing necessities, with discretionary spending dropping from 28% to 19% [4] - The average monthly savings rate is 35%, and there is a notable decrease in the use of credit card installments by 10% [4] Group 3: Emerging Consumption Trends - Five new consumption sectors are thriving despite the overall decline in traditional consumption: pet economy (300.2 billion), outdoor sports (over 400 billion), aromatherapy (12 billion), health and wellness (80 billion), and emotional economy (1200 billion) [9][11][13] - The pet economy is growing at 7.5%, with 80 million pet-owning households, while the outdoor sports sector has seen a rise in new participants, reaching 520 million [9][11] - The emotional economy, driven by trends in collectibles and toys, is projected to grow significantly, with blind box sales expected to reach 58 billion by 2025 [13][15] Group 4: Market Dynamics and Future Outlook - The shift in consumer spending from traditional family-oriented purchases to individual experiences is evident, with a focus on emotional and experiential value [7][15] - The total market size of the five emerging sectors exceeds one trillion, indicating a robust potential for growth in these areas [15][17] - The trend of low desire for traditional consumption is not indicative of a lack of spending power but rather a shift towards more meaningful and emotionally resonant purchases [17]
中国进入低欲望时代,没人愿意花钱了?5条赛道正闷声发大财!
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-11-24 15:45