大雪・“脆皮”年轻人，带火养生经济？｜财经二十四节气

Core Viewpoint - The rise of health consciousness among young people in China is driving a significant trend in the wellness economy, with traditional health practices gaining popularity and becoming integrated into daily life [3]. Group 1: Young Consumers Driving Wellness Trends - During the recent "Double Eleven" shopping festival, the total sales of nutritional and health products reached 23.8 billion yuan across major e-commerce platforms [5]. - Young consumers are increasingly prioritizing health management, with approximately 42% of millennials focusing on health, and 47% of Gen Z frequently purchasing health products or services [5]. - The average annual spending on health by nearly 60% of Gen Z is between 1,000 to 5,000 yuan, indicating a shift from trial purchases to habitual spending on health [5]. Group 2: Popularity of Traditional Chinese Health Practices - The concept of "food and medicine being of the same origin" is gaining traction, with the market for related products exceeding 20 billion yuan and growing by 22.3% year-on-year [9]. - There is a notable increase in the search volume for special medical purpose foods and health supplements, with a nearly 40% rise in searches during the first week of "Double Eleven" [9]. - Young consumers are favoring light health products that combine immediate taste satisfaction with health benefits, leading to the popularity of health tea drinks that incorporate traditional Chinese medicinal ingredients [9]. Group 3: Expansion of the Wellness Economy - The wellness economy is expanding into various aspects of daily life, with a significant increase in health-related content shared on social media platforms, such as a 100% year-on-year growth in health-related posts on Xiaohongshu [11]. - The health industry is witnessing rapid growth in segments like health tea drinks, nutritional supplements, and traditional Chinese medicine services, reflecting a heightened national awareness of health and a pursuit of a better quality of life [15]. - However, the industry faces challenges such as concept hype, exaggerated claims, and a lack of standards, necessitating regulatory guidance to ensure that wellness practices remain genuinely beneficial [15].