Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-12-25 05:56Core Insights - The Chinese liquor industry is undergoing significant transformation in 2025, facing challenges such as high channel inventory and weak terminal sales, while also experiencing new opportunities driven by changing policies, consumption patterns, and scenarios [2][3] - The market is seeing a shift towards product innovation targeting younger consumers, with low-alcohol beverages and fruit-flavored wines becoming popular among Generation Z [2] - The industry is also accelerating its international expansion, moving from product export to cultural export, as domestic growth slows [2] Price Trends - The retail prices of liquor in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area have shown a clear trend of "overall decline, weak peak seasons, and increasing differentiation" [4][6] - Over half of the monitored products in the Bay Area have experienced price declines, including high-end brands like Moutai and Wuliangye, indicating a significant pressure on the price points [6][10] - The price of high-end products has collectively "cooled down," with many products in the 1,000 yuan price range facing substantial pressure, leading to a significant gap between listed and actual transaction prices [6][10] Regional Analysis - In Guangzhou, the liquor market has continued to show price declines and frequent fluctuations, reflecting a deepening adjustment trend [8][9] - Shenzhen's liquor prices have shown stability in offline channels, acting as a "price ballast," while online channels have seen significant price drops [12][15] - In Foshan, the price trends are characterized by a "two-tier" differentiation, with stable products maintaining their prices while others experience significant volatility [16][17] - Dongguan's liquor market has shown structural differentiation in price trends, with high-end products under pressure and mid-range products adopting flexible pricing strategies [19][21] Market Dynamics - The collective price adjustments in the Bay Area are driven by a combination of macroeconomic pressures, industry cycles, and channel transformations [22][23] - The current market pressure stems from a cooling demand for consumption, particularly in business and banquet settings, alongside a shift in consumer preferences [22] - The evolution of channels, particularly the rise of instant retail platforms, has increased price transparency and intensified competition among channels [23] Future Outlook - The market is expected to maintain a "low-price" trend in the short term, with the upcoming Spring Festival being a focal point for potential sales recovery [24] - However, significant price rebounds are unlikely until consumer confidence is restored and channel inventories are effectively reduced [24] - The industry is likely to see a shift from price wars to competition based on brand strength, product innovation, and refined channel management [24]