The world ‘how people eat’ is changing dramatically, and the demand for food delivery is booming with a growth rate that has been over 20% over the last five years, more than tripled since 2017. The market size has grown nearly 40-fold and has reached 811.7 billion yuan in 2021. According to Expert Market Research, China’s online food delivery market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 112% between 2022-2027. The online food delivery market is highly competitive in China, the giant online food delivery platform – Meituan and ele.me taking around 95 percent of China's online food delivery market.Online food delivery in China was growing rapidly before the pandemic and even faster during the pandemic. The online food delivery platforms offer great convenience and efficiency to consumers with the ability to quickly order meals or groceries in just a few clicks. According to Statista, the China online food delivery market is forecasted to reach 941.71 billion RMB in 2022, making China the largest online food delivery market in the world.Based on iAudience data, we have traced and profiled Chinese netizens who browsed the online food delivery platforms, highlighting their audience profiles, preferences and online behavior to help marketers better understand the trend and insights in the Chinese online food delivery market.Check out our fourth issue of “iSuite Insights Spotlight – Online Food Delivery in the Spotlight”, leveraging iAudience’s latest Chinese netizens data to understand the profiles, demographics, and psychographic dimensions of audiences interested in ordering food through online delivery platforms.

The long-awaited global travel recovery is finally here. In Q1 2022, international tourism recorded encouraging growth, a 182% y-o-y increase. Destinations worldwide are expecting the return of the lavish Chinese travelers. However, the one question on every industry stakeholder’s mind is “Will the Chinese travelers return?”, given the rise of domestic tourism and travel retail consumption in China.

The pandemic has accelerated the growth of the live streaming industry, especially in game streaming, as viewers have more time to spend watching their favorite gamers.  Even under strong competition and a transforming business environment, the game streaming market still shows promising growth.

With over 450 million daily active users in 2021,  WeChat mini program is one of the most powerful channels for brands to reach and connect with Chinese consumers, taking advantage of its special characteristics of social media and e-commerce.

The global travel retail market has been among the most impacted by containment measures of the COVID-19 pandemic since 2020 and yet the Chinese market has remained resilient. In 2021, Chinese travel retail consumption shifted to domestic tourism and China’s duty free market achieved 66.8% y-o-y growth. China’s efforts to revitalize the sector, as evidenced by the massive growth of China Duty Free Group and Hainan Free Trade Port, are exceptional.

Although international travel restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic have significantly reduced the consumer footfall of worldwide airport retail stores, the global airport retailing market is forecast to grow and register a CAGR of 5.6% by 2028. The rise of omni-channel retailing and the digital-savvy Gen Y & Z travelers, especially those high spenders from the Asia-Pacific region, play crucial roles in revitalizing the market.

We are thrilled to announce the official release our “SaaS+X 2022 White Paper on Digital Operations”. Combining our in-depth understanding of China’s digital landscape and abundant experience working with more than 1,000 leading brands to power sales growth, we hope this whitepaper provides an authoritative resource for companies looking to take their marketing and business development in China to the next level.

The rising health consciousness among Chinese consumers has speeded up the growth of Chinese nuts market, as nuts are one of the best healthy snacks and become a popular choice for gifting in Chinese New Year. According to Statista, the revenue in the Chinese nuts market in China has reached USD 7.5 billion and the market is expected to grow annually at CAGR of 8.8% during 2021-2026.

The jewelry market is one of the fastest-growing markets in China and the consumption of gold and diamond jewelry in 2021Q1 has already surpassed the pre-pandemic levels, indicating Chinese consumers’ appetite for luxury accessories has returned. The surge in e-commerce in China also drives jewelry houses to develop multi-channel retailing strategies and integrate online and offline features to stay competitive in delivering omnichannel experience for their customers.