China Popcorn Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The popcorn market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 377.4 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 8.8% is expected of China popcorn market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$209.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$377.4
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
8.7%
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China

China popcorn market highlights

  • The China popcorn market generated a revenue of USD 390,756.0 million in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 1,396,856.9 million by 2030.
  • The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.2% from 2022 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, rte popcorn was the largest revenue generating type in 2021.
  • Microwave Popcorn is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Popcorn market data book summary

Market revenue in 2021USD 390,756.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,396,856.9 million
Growth rate15.2% (CAGR from 2021 to 2030)
Largest segmentRte popcorn
Fastest growing segmentMicrowave Popcorn
Historical data2017 - 2020
Base year2021
Forecast period2022 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationMicrowave Popcorn, RTE Popcorn
Key market players worldwideCampbell Soup Co, PepsiCo Inc, Conagra Brands Inc, Quinn Snacks, The Hershey Company, Eagle Foods, Proper Food, Jolly Time, Intersnack Group


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, China accounted for 7.5% of the global popcorn market in 2021.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China popcorn market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • China is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 1,396,856.9 million by 2030.

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Rte popcorn was the largest segment with a revenue share of 72.24% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the China popcorn market based on microwave popcorn, rte popcorn covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


China is witnessing a significant rise in popcorn consumption, driven by its burgeoning entertainment industry and the growing global influence of Chinese culture. As China's entertainment sector expands, the demand for popcorn, a staple snack in cinemas, is on the rise.

While domestic popcorn production is beginning to take root, China continues to rely heavily on imports, particularly from the U.S., to meet its growing needs. With this increasing appetite for popcorn, it is expected that consumption will continue to grow over the coming years, positioning China as an important emerging market in the global popcorn industry.

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