| Product Code: ETC6738708 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, China continued to experience a strong demand for cakes, pastries, and sweet pies, with top importing countries being Hong Kong, Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam, and Metropolitan France. The market remained highly concentrated, indicating a competitive landscape. Despite a slight decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the period of 2020-24 stood at a respectable 4.24%. This suggests a steady and promising market for international exporters looking to capitalize on China sweet treats consumption trends.
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1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market Overview |
3.1 China Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
4 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Changing consumer preferences towards indulgent and convenient food options |
4.2.2 Increasing disposable income in China leading to higher spending on premium baked goods |
4.2.3 Growing trend of cafes and bakeries offering a variety of cakes, pastries, and sweet pies |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Health concerns and increasing awareness about the negative impact of consuming excess sugar and unhealthy fats |
4.3.2 Intense competition in the market leading to price wars and margin pressures |
5 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market Trends |
6 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market, By Types |
6.1 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market Revenues & Volume, By Cakes, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market Revenues & Volume, By Pastries, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market Revenues & Volume, By Sweet Pies, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market, By End User |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market Revenues & Volume, By Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market Revenues & Volume, By Specialist Retailers, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market Revenues & Volume, By Convenience Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market Revenues & Volume, By Online Retail Stores, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market Revenues & Volume, By Other Distribution Channels, 2021- 2031F |
7 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of new product launches in the cakes, pastries, and sweet pies category |
8.2 Average spending per capita on baked goods in China |
8.3 Number of cafes and bakeries offering a diverse range of cakes, pastries, and sweet pies |
8.4 Consumer sentiment towards healthier baked goods options |
8.5 Adoption rate of online ordering and delivery services for cakes, pastries, and sweet pies |
9 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
10 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 China Cakes, Pastries, and Sweet Pies Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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