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What Drove China’s Alcohol Imports in H1 2026?

29th July, 2026 Shanghai Report period: January–June 2026Source: China Customs data compiled in the referenced report China imported US$1.875 billion in alcoholic beverages during the first half of 2026, up 8.4% year on year. Brandy, sparkling wine and non-alcoholic beer recorded particularly strong value growth. China’s imported alcoholic beverage market grew during the first half…

Small-format alcohol range comparison — baijiu shooter, canned highball, mini wine and flavoured soju

Small-Format Alcohol Packs in Asia: Why They're Outselling Full-Size

12th July 2026 | Shanghai, China Why Small-Pack Alcohol Beverage Formats Are Gaining Strong Consumer Preference in Asia. A visit to a 24-hour FamilyMart on Huaihai Road reveals a clear market signal: small-format alcohol dominates consumer attention. Eye-level shelves are filled with compact products such as 50ml baijiu shooters, 100ml canned highballs, 187ml mini red…

Imported alcohol sitting unsold in Asian warehouse

Why Imported Alcohol Sits Unsold in Asian Warehouses

11 July 2026 | Shanghai, China Exporters need to support partners beyond the container In multiple Asian markets, importers of pre-packed food and alcohol are sitting on significant inventory. Sell-through from 2025 to now remains slow—not only because of weak demand and cautious consumption, but because consumer habits and route-to-market models have shifted. Bulk stockpiling…

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