《短视频电商品牌社媒营销专题》（本期报告）

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the seasoning industry Core Insights - The seasoning market in China is experiencing a shift towards compound seasonings, which are growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%, while traditional daily seasonings are entering a phase of saturation with a market size projected to reach 3,716 billion by 2024 [10] - The Douyin platform is seeing significant growth in the seasoning sector, with sales heat increasing by 38% and transaction heat by nearly 41% from January to September 2025 [17] - The report highlights the importance of influencer marketing, with over 75% of sales attributed to influencers, particularly mid-tier influencers who contribute significantly to sales heat [30] Summary by Sections 1. Market Overview - The daily seasoning market is large but saturated, while compound seasonings are rapidly growing, indicating a shift in consumer preferences towards convenience and flavor complexity [10][22] 2. Sales Performance - In the first nine months of 2025, the seasoning industry on Douyin saw a 38% increase in sales heat and a 41% increase in transaction heat, with a notable rise in the number of products and brands involved [17][19] 3. Influencer Marketing - Influencer marketing is a key driver of growth, with 75.5% of sales coming from influencer promotions, particularly from mid-tier influencers who have a high sales heat concentration [30] 4. Advertising and Exposure - The overall exposure for the seasoning category exceeded 53 billion, with product videos contributing 63.3% of this exposure, showcasing the effectiveness of video content in driving consumer engagement [34] 5. Consumer Preferences - There is a strong consumer preference for authentic regional flavors, with a significant focus on spicy and flavorful products from regions like Chongqing and Sichuan [38] 6. Brand Dynamics - The seasoning market shows low brand concentration, allowing new and small brands to find opportunities for market penetration by catering to diverse consumer needs [27] 7. Product Insights - Soy sauce holds the highest sales share at 36%, with a notable increase in salt sales, which have doubled in growth [56]