Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
China has become a major sugar-consuming country along with increases in consumer incomes and the rapid development of many downstream industries. Chinese and global sugar markets are integrated, and world price fluctuations can affect China's domestic sugar market. Despite price fluctuations due to the effects of altering world sugar prices and local shortages, sugar demand by Chinese consumers is steadily growing. Growth is being stimulated by increased use of sugar as an ingredient in food and beverage products, as well as an additive to foods and drinks.... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Analysis Chapter
China has become a major sugar-producing and sugar-consuming country. From equipment manufacturing, civil construction and equipment installation for sugar production, scientific research, sales and marketing, this industry has developed rapidly and is partially vertically integrated. The industry contains specialized institutions and a high standard of professional personnel.
Sugar consumption has increased over the current performance period, and domestic demand has been met by both domestic production and imports. Although some sugar is exported, China is currently a net importer of sugar. Alternative sweeteners have developed over the current performance period, with China being one of the world's main producers and consumers of saccharin products... purchase to read more