Soy Sauce Production in China - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
Beijing, China
Last Updated: May 2024
1462Revenue
$31.9bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$X.Xbn
Employees
123k
Businesses
778
Wages
$X.Xbn
Soy Sauce Production in China industry analysis
Revenue from the Soy Sauce Production industry in China is expected to grow at an annualized rate of 2.3% over the five years through 2024. In 2024, revenue is expected to grow by 1.6% to total $31.9 billion, mainly due to the stable domestic demand and recovering export volumes.<br />The industry has expanded over the past five years due to rising income and consumption levels. Domestic demand for the industry's products mainly comes from the catering industries, food manufacturing industries, and from households. Demand from catering industries has been negatively influenced due to the COVID-19 period, mainly as residents reduced eating out. In contrast, demand from households and food manufacturing industries has been increased.<br />Exports increased strongly during the past five years to 2024, at an average rate of 10.4%. Exports are expected to account for 7.1% of industry revenue in 2024.<br />The industry has obvious regional features. There are more regional operation companies and a few nationwide brands due to the differences in local customs and personal taste preferences. Revenue from the top four industry enterprises accounts for 19.4% of industry revenue in 2024, indicating a low market share concentration in the industry. However, greater merger and acquisition activity has increased the industry's concentration in recent years.<br />ACMR-IBISWorld forecasts that over the five years through 2029, industry revenue will grow at an annualized rate of 2.0% to total $35.2 billion. With the country's change in economic focus from exports to domestic demand and with rising living standards, solid growth in consumption of industry products in China is projected to continue. Improving rural distribution networks will also promote the industry's development in the future.
Trends and Insights
- Catering culture in China supports industry demand. Soy sauce, vinegar and similar products are basic seasonings that are essential in the daily lives of Chinese residents, which has supported industry growth.
- Soy sauce is the largest product segment. Soy sauce is a traditional liquid seasoning in China, and also mostly commonly used in cooking of Chinese food.
- Industry operation is regional concentrated. Industry operation is concentrated in Guangdong, Shandong and Sichuan. Combined, these three provinces make up 53.4% of industry revenue.
- The industry has a low concentrate level. The top four industry participants have a joint market share of 19.4% in 2024.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 2.3 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $31.9bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Increasing income levels of Chinese residents stimulate industry growth
- Income levels of Chinese residents have improved rapidly due to the rapid growth of China's economy. In the past decade to 2023, disposable income per capita in China increased at an average rate of 7.9%.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Continuous increasing income levels of Chinese residents will support industry growth
- Income levels of Chinese residents have been increasing rapidly in the past decade, which makes it possible for the sustained growth of the production and consumption of seasoning products.
Biggest companies in the Soy Sauce Production in China
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
Foshan Haitian Flavouring and Food Company Ltd. | 3,735.7 | |
Lee Kum Kee (Guangzhou) Food Co., Ltd. | 1,180.9 | |
Jonjee Hi-Tech Industrial & Commercial Holding Co., Ltd. | 735.6 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Soy sauce, Vinegar and Sauce products. Soy sauce is the largest segment of the Soy Sauce Production in China.
Trends and Insights
Soy sauce is a mostly commonly used seasoning
- Soy sauce is a traditional liquid seasoning in China, mainly made from soybeans or black beans, wheat or bran or other grains and salt through fermentation.
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Competitors
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Complementors
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This industry uses soybeans, wheat and bran as raw materials to produce various soy sauce and sauce products through microbial fermentation.
What's included in this industry?
Soy sauceVinegarSauce productsCompanies
Foshan Haitian Flavouring and Food Company Ltd.Lee Kum Kee (Guangzhou) Food Co., Ltd.Jonjee Hi-Tech Industrial & Commercial Holding Co., Ltd.Purchase this report to view all 10 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
SOY SAUCEEDIBLE VINEGARFRUIT VINEGARCOMPOSITE SEASONINGPerformance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Catering culture in China supports industry demand. Soy sauce, vinegar and similar products are basic seasonings that are essential in the daily lives of Chinese residents, w...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Soy sauce is the largest product segment. Soy sauce is a traditional liquid seasoning in China, and also mostly commonly used in cooking of Chinese food.
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Industry operation is regional concentrated. Industry operation is concentrated in Guangdong, Shandong and Sichuan. Combined, these three provinces make up 53.4% of industry ...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Asia Pacific, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
The industry has a low concentrate level. The top four industry participants have a joint market share of 19.4% in 2024.
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Domestic companies dominate the market. Due to the cultural differences between Chinese and Western cuisine and the unique geographic environment, domestic companies are more...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Foshan Haitian Flavouring and Food Company Ltd.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Lee Kum Kee (Guangzhou) Food Co., Ltd.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Jonjee Hi-Tech Industrial & Commercial Holding Co., Ltd.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 7 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Foshan Haitian Flavouring and Food Company Ltd., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Lee Kum Kee (Guangzhou) Food Co., Ltd., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Jonjee Hi-Tech Industrial & Commercial Holding Co., Ltd., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 7 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
The industry has a medium regulation level. Production and operation of industry companies must company with laws and regulations in China. Industry regulation level is incre...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Industry profit has been volatile. Industry profitability has fluctuated in the past five years due to the changing prices of raw materials, like soybeans, wheat and other gr...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Soy Sauce Production industry in China in 2024?
The market size of the Soy Sauce Production industry in China is $31.9bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Soy Sauce Production in China industry in 2024?
There are 778 businesses in the Soy Sauce Production industry in China, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.9 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Soy Sauce Production industry in China grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Soy Sauce Production industry in China has been growing at a CAGR of 2.3 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Soy Sauce Production industry in China over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Soy Sauce Production industry in China is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Soy Sauce Production market in China?
The biggest companies operating in the Soy Sauce Production market in China are Foshan Haitian Flavouring and Food Company Ltd., Lee Kum Kee (Guangzhou) Food Co., Ltd. and Jonjee Hi-Tech Industrial & Commercial Holding Co., Ltd.
What does the Soy Sauce Production in China include?
Soy sauce and Vinegar are part of the Soy Sauce Production industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Soy Sauce Production in China?
The company holding the most market share in China is Foshan Haitian Flavouring and Food Company Ltd..
How competitive is the Soy Sauce Production industry in China?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Soy Sauce Production industry in China.
