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Are the Major Dairy Exporters to China Overlooking a Key Feature of the Market?

05 February 2014

The opportunity for exporters of dairy products to China is huge. However, the vast majority of the population are lactose intolerant with little evidence that exporters have tapped into this important dietary need .....

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A Paradox...

We are presented with a paradox of information in which the ability for many Chinese people to digest dairy appears to be limited, with approximately 92% of the adult population suffering from lactose intolerance. However, the country is viewed globally as a major opportunity market for dairy products as illustrated in the chart below.

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Michael Sweeney

Michael Sweeney

Senior Researcher

Are the Major Dairy Exporters to China Overlooking a Key Feature of the Market?

05 February 2014

The opportunity for exporters of dairy products to China is huge. However, the vast majority of the population are lactose intolerant with little evidence that exporters have tapped into this important dietary need .....

A Paradox...

We are presented with a paradox of information in which the ability for many Chinese people to digest dairy appears to be limited, with approximately 92% of the adult population suffering from lactose intolerance. However, the country is viewed globally as a major opportunity market for dairy products as illustrated in the chart below.

Click here to download the full insight. 

video

Author

Michael Sweeney

Michael Sweeney

Senior Researcher

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