Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
The Beer Production industry faced many challenges in 2009 and 2010 due to the global financial crisis. Hardest hit were exports, which declined in both years. A recovery in foreign demand in 2011, together with steady domestic demand growth, led to a 15.6% jump in industry revenue that year. In 2012, beer output and industry revenue are expected to increase 7.1% and 11.7%, respectively. Beer prices are expected to rise during the year, which will contribute to revenue growth. Over the five years through 2012, industry revenue has been increasing at an average annualized rate of 12.1% to total $28.9 billion.
An estimated 528 enterprises are operating in the industry in 2012, employing over 234,300 workers.... purchase to read more
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Industry value added has been increasing an annualized rate of 7.3% in the 10 years through 2017. This growth has been slower than China's annual GDP growth over the same period of about 9.0%.
The industry's enterprise numbers have declined in the past three years. Many mergers and acquisitions have occurred and economies of scale are playing an increasingly important role in the industry. Many large companies acquired smaller manufacturers located in suburban or less-developed areas to gain market share and enhance their positions in the industry.
The Beer Production industry in China is highly fragmented. The concentration level of the industry is one of the lowest of all beer manufacturing industries in the world... purchase to read more