With Focus on Healthy Products
THE HONG KONG FOOD MARKET
OFFICIAL PROGRAM
PARTNER
THE HONG KONG FOOD MARKET This report provides a comprehensive reference for Swiss companies wanting to expand and/or develop in the Hong Kong food market. It contains market insights on the rapidly changing food market, especially for Food & Beverage and Healthy Foods.
Date: March 2015 Language: English Number of pages: 35 Author: Fiducia Management Consultants Other sectorial Reports: Are you interested in other Reports for other sectors and countries? Please find more Reports here: s-ge.com/reports
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Contents
4.3.
DIETARY SUPPPLEMENTS ______________ 22
4.3.1.
Market Development ___________________ 22
4.3.2.
Main Players ________________________ 23
4.3.3.
Distribution Channels __________________ 23
4.3.4.
Opportunities and Suggestions to Swiss Companies23
4.4.
SPORTS & FITNESS ___________________ 24
4.4.1.
Market Development ___________________ 24
4.4.2.
Main Players ________________________ 25
4.4.3.
Distribution Channels __________________ 25
4.4.4.
Opportunities and Suggestions to Swiss Companies26
5.
AUTHORITIES, ORDINANCE, FAIRS AND
1.
FOREWORD____________________________ 6
2.
INTRODUCTION ________________________ 7
3.
FOOD & BEVERAGE MARKET ____________8
3.1.
PACKAGED FOOD AND BEVERAGE _________ 8
3.1.1.
Market Development ____________________ 8
3.1.2.
Main Players _________________________ 9
3.1.3.
Distribution Channel ___________________ 10
3.2.
Alcohol Beverage _______________________ 11
3.2.1.
Market Development ____________________ 11
3.2.2.
Main Players ________________________ 12
3.2.3.
Distribution Channel ___________________ 12
3.2.4.
Opportunities and Suggestion to Swiss Companies 12
5.1.
FOOD AUTHORITIES __________________ 27
3.3.
horeca (hOTEL, Restaurant, cafĂŠ) __________ 13
5.2.
FOOD FAIRS ________________________ 27
3.3.1.
Market Development ___________________ 13
5.3.
Associations _________________________ 27
3.3.2.
Main Players ________________________ 14
3.3.3.
Distribution Channel ___________________ 14
6.
POLICY & REGULATION ________________ 28
3.3.4.
Opportunities and Suggestions to Swiss Companies15
6.1.
ORDINANCE ________________________ 28
6.2.
Labeling Requirements _________________ 28
4.
HEALTHY FOOD MARKET _______________17
6.2.1.
The Documents required to be marked on the Label
4.1.
BABY & INFANT FOOD __________________17
4.1.1.
Main Players _________________________17
6.2.2.
Requirements Specific to Nutritional Labeling __ 28
4.1.2.
Distribution Channel ___________________ 18
6.3.
Packaging and Container Regulations ________ 28
4.1.3.
Opportunities and Suggestions to Swiss Companies19
6.4.
Food Additives Regulations ______________ 28
4.2.
Natually Healthy food __________________ 19
6.5.
Other Regulations and Requirements ________ 29
4.2.1.
Market Development ___________________ 19
6.5.1.
Import Duties ________________________ 29
4.2.2.
Main Players ________________________ 20
6.5.2.
Certificate of Origin ____________________ 29
4.2.3.
Distribution Channels __________________ 21
6.5.3.
Products Containing Living Modified Organisms 29
4.2.4.
Opportunities and Suggestions to Swiss Companies21
6.6.
Other Specific Standards for healthy food _____ 29
ASSOCIATIONS _______________________ 27
of all Prepackaged Food _________________ 28
6.6.1.
Health and Organic Foods _______________ 29
6.6.2.
Legislative Proposal on Infant Formula and Food Products ___________________________ 29
6.6.3.
Voluntary Code of Practice for Infant Formula, Baby Food and Related Products _______________ 30
6.7.
Import Procedures ____________________ 30
7.
SWITZERLAND COMPANIES IN HONG KONG31
7.1.
DKSH Group – Selling to Hong Kong ________ 31
7.1.1.
About DKSH and DKSH Business Line Gourmet Fine Foods __________________________ 31
7.1.2.
Success story – Carma __________________ 31
7.2.
Migros Group – sourcing from Hong Kong ____ 31
8.
QUOTES FROM EXPERTS _______________ 32
9.
APPENDIX ____________________________ 34
9.1.
Reference ___________________________ 34
List of tables and figures
Table 3.1.2. 1 Main players of impulse and indulgence products in Hong Kong ............................................................................... 9 Table 3.1.2. 2 Main players of beverage products in Hong Kong ......................................................................................................10 Table 3.1.3. 1 Food retail stores and number in Hong Kong .............................................................................................................10 Table 3.2.2. 1 Alcoholic beverage main players in Hong Kong.......................................................................................................... 12 Table 3.3.2. 1 HoReCa market development main players in Hong Kong ........................................................................................ 14 Table 3.3.3. 1 HoReCa market distribution channel in Hong Kong .................................................................................................. 14 Table 3.3.3. 2 Number of western restaurants in Hong Kong (by price range per person per meal).............................................. 15 Table 3.3.3. 3 Number of high-end hotels in Hong Kong .................................................................................................................. 15 Table 4.2.2. 1 Naturally healthy beverage main players in Hong Kong ........................................................................................... 20 Table 4.2.2. 2 Naturally healthy packaged food main players in Hong Kong.................................................................................. 20 Table 4.3.2. 1 Dietary supplements main players in Hong Kong ..................................................................................................... 23 Table 4.1.1. 1 Baby and infant food main players in Hong Kong ....................................................................................................... 17 Table 4.4.2. 1 Sports and fitness food main players in Hong Kong.................................................................................................. 25
Figure 3.1.1. 1 Impulse and indulgence product market development in Hong Kong 2009 – 2017 (in HKD b) .................. 8 Figure 3.1.1. 2 Carbonate beverage market development in Hong Kong 2009 – 2017 (in HKD b) ........................................ 9 Figure 3.1.3. 1 Packaged food and beverage channel development in Hong Kong 2011 - 2013 .......................................................10 Figure 3.2.1. 1 Alcoholic beverage market development in Hong Kong 2009 – 2017 (in HKD b) .................................................. 11 Figure 3.2.3. 1 Alcoholic beverage distribution channel in Hong Kong 2013 ................................................................................... 12 Figure 3.3.1. 1 HoReCa market development in Hong Kong 2009 – 2017 (in HKD b).................................................................... 13 Figure 4.1.1 Hong Kong baby food market development 2009 – 2017 (in HKD b) ......................................................................... 17 Figure 4.1.2. 1 Baby and infant food distribution channel in Hong Kong 2011-2013 ......................................................................18 Figure 4.2.1. 1 Hong Kong naturally healthy food market development 2009 – 2017 (in HKD b) ................................................. 19 Figure 4.2.3. 1 Naturally healthy beverage distribution channel in Hong Kong 2011-2013 ............................................................ 21 Figure 4.2.3. 2 Naturally healthy packaged food distribution channel in Hong Kong 2011-2013................................................... 21 Figure 4.3.1. 1 Dietary supplements market development in Hong Kong 2009 – 2017 (in HKD b) .............................................. 22 Figure 4.4.1. 1 Hong Kong sports & fitness food market development 2009 – 2017 (in HKD b)................................................... 25 Figure 4.4.3. 1 Sports bar, powder, and tablet distribution channel in Hong Kong in 2013 .......................................................... 25 Figure 4.4.3. 2 Sports and energy drinks distribution channel in Hong Kong in 2013 .................................................................. 26
1. Foreword Dear Reader, The Hong Kong (HK) market is often labelled as a test-market, a business incubator or a trade accelerator for further opportunities in Mainland China and other Asian countries. Indeed many companies decide to set foot in HK with a small operation first in order to fine-tune their Asian strategy and feel the pulse of their consumers, which offers them a time period of organic growth as well as a sound development. Others, usually bigger brands with a solid marketing budget, choose a more aggressive approach with a Flagship-store in prominent shopping districts offering them best exposure. But all agree: “If it sells in HK, it sells in China”. With over 50 million visitors a year, Hong Kong is a very popular tourist destination and perceived as a trend -setter for fashion, food products and FMCG. In addition, it has the reputation of being a wine trading and distribut ion hub in Asia as well as a gastronomy center. Basically, there is nothing you can’t find in HK! The explosion of Asia's middle class is stunning. The size of this group currently stands at 500 million and could mushroom to 1.75 billion by 2020. With this rapid growth the demand for high-quality products sky-rockets as awareness on food safety rises while consumption habits shift in the middle-class population. In brief, HK is an ideal platform for doing business in Asia, especially for mainland China. Furthermore, HK is a free port that does not levy any customs tariff and has limited excise duties, making it very easy to import goods. This “Food Report with focus on healthy products” offer an overview of possibilities, be it for established Swiss brands or new niche products. For a successful entry into the market you will need to partner with local distributors. The Swiss Business Hub (SBH) is familiar with the market and has a well-established network of connections. Are you looking East? Then let us discuss and evaluate the chances of your company’s success in the region. Best wishes and Prosperity for the Year of the Ram.
Frank Eggmann Head of Swiss Business Hub Hong Kong
Wolfgang Schanzenbach Regional Director APAC
Consulate General of Switzerland 62/F, Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Switzerland Global Enterprise Stampfenbachstrasse 85 8006 Zurich
frank.eggmann@eda.admin.ch Phone +852 3509 5000 ext. 114 www.eda.admin.ch/hongkong s-ge.com
wschanzenbach@s-ge.com
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2. Introduction With a population of 7.1 million, a robust tourism industry of 54 million visitors in 2013, and a high income level ranked 25th in the world in GDP per capital, Hong Kong is an attractive market for all kinds of food products. Hong Kong is an import-dependent market, as 95 per cent of food and beverage products are imported. There is minimal domestic agricultural production and a small food-processing industry. Hong Kong is a trading hub for re-exports into mainland China, Macau and other neighboring markets in Asia. The city attracts over 40 million Mainland Chinese tourists per year, making it a ‘shop window’ for the Greater China region. Along with an increasing expected life-span (ranked No. 4 in the world in 2012 by WTO), and the growing demand for various kinds of convenient food items, consumers are becoming more conscious about what they eat. As a result, there is a rising trend towards healthy, functional, and organic foods, reflected in the introduction of more of these products into retail channels. Seeing opportunities in the Hong Kong food market, this report aims to provide a brief overview of the current situation and future trends of the Hong Kong food market, exploring potential opportunities for Swiss enterprises and entrepreneurs. This report covers the following seven sectors of Hong Kong food market: x
x
Food & Beverage Market x Packaged food (impulse and indulgence products) and carbonate beverage x Alcoholic beverage x HoReCa Healthy Food Market x Baby & infant food x Organic food x Dietary supplements x Sports & fitness
Each sector is structured according to the below four segments: x x x x
Market development Main players Distribution channel Opportunities and suggestions for Swiss companies
With the above, Swiss companies can formulate a suitable entry and/or expansion strategy for, not only Hong Kong, but the greater Asia-Pacific market.
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