Food & beverage Industry in China 2012
China Food & beverage Market is Among the Most Attractive in Asia Pacific
Operating Environment: low risk
• Per BMI 1Q2012 risk/reward ratings, China has emerged top among the major Asian Pacific economies.
• According to Economist, China is the 2nd fastest growing food and beverage consuming market of all major Asia countries. Expected growth rate of food and beverage market in the next 3 years is between 2.7 – 3.6%.
Regulatory Environment: open for business
• China’s relatively favourable regulatory climate in its food and drink sector further accentuates its investment appeal.
• The country’s regulatory nod to Diago’s acquisition of Sichuan Swelfun has sent out a message that China is now more willing to embrace
foreign interest in its consumer companies.
Agenda
Section 1: How to do business innovatively in China 3
Section 2: Business and tax environment in China 9
Section 3: Customs considerations 15
