In 2021, the food industry in China generated a total profit of about ***** billion yuan, decreasing from around *** billion yuan in the previous year. The food manufacturing industry contributed approximately ***** billion yuan to the total profits.

The China Foodservice Market Report is Segmented by Foodservice Type (Cafes and Bars, Cloud Kitchen, Full-Service Restaurants, Quick-Service Restaurants), Outlet (Chained Outlet, Independent Outlet), Location (Leisure, Lodging, Retail, Standalone, Travel), Cuisine Type (Asian, European, Latin American, Middle Eastern, North American, Other Cuisines), and Geography. The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

The statistic shows the main-business operating revenue of China's food industry from 2013 to 2019. In 2019, the food industry in China generated an operating revenue about **** trillion yuan.

China: Food production index (2004-2006 = 100): The latest value from 2022 is 111.8 index points, an increase from 109.9 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 109.8 index points, based on data from 188 countries. Historically, the average for China from 1961 to 2022 is 50 index points. The minimum value, 10.9 index points, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 111.8 index points was recorded in 2022.

China Number of Employee: Food Manufacturing data was reported at 1,644.000 Person th in Oct 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,651.000 Person th for Sep 2025. China Number of Employee: Food Manufacturing data is updated monthly, averaging 1,712.963 Person th from Dec 1998 (Median) to Oct 2025, with 253 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,120.500 Person th in Dec 2015 and a record low of 865.000 Person th in Feb 2002. China Number of Employee: Food Manufacturing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table CN.GB: No of Employee: by Industry: Monthly.

In recent years, lifestyle changes and reduced leisure time have contributed to a consumer shift from traditional full-service restaurants toward fast-food establishments. In addition, increased Western influences in China have boosted demand for fast food. Due to the rapid development of fast-food service providers, improvements in chain store and franchising management, and new brands and food styles, industry growth has been strong over the past decade.ACMR-IBISWorld estimates that the Fast-Food Restaurants industry in China will generate $176.3 billion in 2023. Revenue is expected to increase by 7.2% in 2023 as the industry recovers from the COVID-19 outbreak. Industry revenue is expected to grow at an annualized 1.0% over the five years through 2023.There are about 2.5 million fast food restaurant locations (i.e., establishments) operating in the industry in 2023, including franchise and chain operators of all sizes and independent Chinese-style fast-food facilities throughout the country. Most industry enterprises are small, independent facilities that offer traditional Chinese-style fast food. Fast-food restaurants employ about 11.4 million people who collectively receive an estimated $32.9 billion in wages.ACMR-IBISWorld forecasts that industry revenue will increase at an annualized 6.1% over the five years through 2028, to reach $237.5 billion. Competition is forecast to intensify, especially in regions with well-developed fast-food markets. Increased competition will encourage players to look for new opportunities in less-developed regions. Chain operations will continue spreading from east to west, and from tier one and two to tier three and four cities. Industry concentration is anticipated to increase only slightly over the next five years. In addition, more industry enterprises are likely to enter China's Top 100 catering enterprises list over the period.

China Food: Sales Revenue data was reported at 1,834,820.000 RMB mn in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,214,085.000 RMB mn for 2017. China Food: Sales Revenue data is updated yearly, averaging 413,383.556 RMB mn from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2018, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,395,538.000 RMB mn in 2016 and a record low of 60,000.000 RMB mn in 1993. China Food: Sales Revenue data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Industrial Sector – Table CN.BHB: Food.

The report covers China Natural food Color Market and is segmented by Type (Natural Color and Synthetic Color), by Application (Beverages, Dairy & Frozen products, Bakery, Meat and Seafood, Confectionery, and Others).

The China Food Additives Market Report is Segmented by Product Type (Preservatives, Bulk Sweeteners, Sugar Substitutes, Enzymes and More), Form (Dry, Liquid), Source (Natural, Synthetic), and Application (Bakery and Confectionery, Dairy and Desserts, Beverages, Meat and Meat Products and More). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

Discover the booming China food service market! Explore its $560.11 million (2025) size, 4.40% CAGR, and key players like Haidilao and McDonald's. Learn about market trends, drivers, and growth projections through 2033. Invest wisely in this lucrative sector. Key drivers for this market are: Augmented Demand for Vegan Food in Restaurants, Growing Preference for Out-The-Home Consumption. Potential restraints include: Increasing Demand for Ready Meals. Notable trends are: Augmented Demand for Vegan Food in Restaurants.

In 2022, the total retail sales of the food service market in China amounted to approximately *** billion U.S. dollars. The largest proportion of it, around ** percent, was covered by the full-service restaurants with the retail sales value of ***** billion U.S. dollars that year.

China Food: Value Added of Industry data was reported at 186,156.000 RMB mn in 2007. This records an increase from the previous number of 146,725.000 RMB mn for 2006. China Food: Value Added of Industry data is updated yearly, averaging 38,418.000 RMB mn from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2007, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 186,156.000 RMB mn in 2007 and a record low of 18,737.000 RMB mn in 1993. China Food: Value Added of Industry data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.BHB: Food.

China Number of Employee: Agricultural & Sideline Food Processing data was reported at 2,355.000 Person th in Oct 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,369.000 Person th for Sep 2025. China Number of Employee: Agricultural & Sideline Food Processing data is updated monthly, averaging 3,939.000 Person th from Dec 1998 (Median) to Oct 2025, with 220 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,394.900 Person th in Dec 2014 and a record low of 1,663.400 Person th in Mar 2003. China Number of Employee: Agricultural & Sideline Food Processing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table CN.GB: No of Employee: by Industry: Monthly.

China Agricultural & Sideline Food Processing Special Equipment: YoY: Current Asset data was reported at 10.048 % in Oct 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.798 % for Sep 2015. China Agricultural & Sideline Food Processing Special Equipment: YoY: Current Asset data is updated monthly, averaging 17.598 % from Jan 2006 (Median) to Oct 2015, with 89 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 32.980 % in Nov 2010 and a record low of 2.070 % in May 2009. China Agricultural & Sideline Food Processing Special Equipment: YoY: Current Asset data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Industrial Sector – Table CN.BHX: Food, Beverage, Tobacco and Feed Production Special Equipment: Agricultural and Sideline Food Processing Special Equipment.

China Agricultural & Sideline Food Processing Special Equipment: Asset Contribution Ratio: Year to Date data was reported at 22.435 % in Oct 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 22.303 % for Sep 2015. China Agricultural & Sideline Food Processing Special Equipment: Asset Contribution Ratio: Year to Date data is updated monthly, averaging 21.943 % from Dec 2006 (Median) to Oct 2015, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42.210 % in Nov 2011 and a record low of 2.015 % in Feb 2007. China Agricultural & Sideline Food Processing Special Equipment: Asset Contribution Ratio: Year to Date data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Industrial Sector – Table CN.BHX: Food, Beverage, Tobacco and Feed Production Special Equipment: Agricultural and Sideline Food Processing Special Equipment.

China Agricultural & Sideline Food Processing Special Equipment: YoY: Financial Expense: Year to Date data was reported at 15.868 % in Oct 2015. This records an increase from the previous number of 8.613 % for Sep 2015. China Agricultural & Sideline Food Processing Special Equipment: YoY: Financial Expense: Year to Date data is updated monthly, averaging 22.140 % from Jan 2006 (Median) to Oct 2015, with 89 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.670 % in Feb 2007 and a record low of -2.270 % in Aug 2009. China Agricultural & Sideline Food Processing Special Equipment: YoY: Financial Expense: Year to Date data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Industrial Sector – Table CN.BHX: Food, Beverage, Tobacco and Feed Production Special Equipment: Agricultural and Sideline Food Processing Special Equipment.

The report covers China Food Flavor Enhancer Market and is Segmented by Type into Natural Flavor, Synthetic Flavor, and Nature Identical Flavor and by Application into Bakery, Beverages, Confectionery, Dairy, Snacks, and Other Applications.

Market Size statistics on the Fast-Food Restaurants industry in China

Discover the booming China food preservatives market! This in-depth analysis reveals a CAGR of 4.76% (2025-2033), driven by rising demand for processed foods and consumer preferences. Explore market segmentation, key players (Cargill, Kerry Group, DSM), and future trends impacting this multi-million dollar industry. Notable trends are: Growing Demand for Processed Food.

Discover the booming China food service market! Our analysis reveals a $560.11 million market in 2025, projected to grow at a 4.40% CAGR through 2033. Explore key trends, segments (QSR, FSR, Cloud Kitchens), and leading companies shaping this dynamic industry. Recent developments include: In September 2022, McDonald's China opened a drive-through restaurant McDonald's Shougang Park in Beijing spanning nearly 650 sqm. As per the company's claim, it is the first leed-certified zero-carbon restaurant in the country that is designed and constructed per the Leed net-zero carbon and net-zero energy certification standards., In December 2021, Restaurants Brands International, Inc. announced a regional partnership with Ant Group to accelerate the digital transformation of its restaurant operations across Asia-Pacific., In October 2021, McDonald's announced its plan to test its first-ever plant-based burger, the McPlant, which it created with Beyond Meat Inc. in a strategic three-year partnership in China., In September 2021, Yum! Brands announced the completion of the acquisition of Dragontail Systems Limited (Dragontail), an AI-based innovative provider of technology solutions for the food industry, in accordance with Australian corporate law.. Key drivers for this market are: Augmented Demand for Vegan Food in Restaurants, Growing Preference for Out-The-Home Consumption. Potential restraints include: Augmented Demand for Vegan Food in Restaurants, Growing Preference for Out-The-Home Consumption. Notable trends are: Augmented Demand for Vegan Food in Restaurants.