Experts in the Chinese bra and underwear market discuss how domestic brands are dominating the industry. They explore the reasons behind the success of these companies, including targeting a new generation of Chinese women, e-commerce platforms, and a shift towards comfortable and sustainable underwear. The podcast also highlights the expansion of Chinese companies into overseas markets and their strategies for success.
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Chinese home-grown underwear brands target millennials and Gen Z by prioritizing comfort and functionality, and adopting effective marketing strategies like influencer collaborations.
Chinese underwear brands are expanding into international markets by adapting their marketing and sales strategies, considering variations in sizes, altering product offerings, and appealing to aspirational values.
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The Rising Chinese Underwear Market
The Chinese underwear market has experienced significant growth, with domestic brands capturing market share and fulfilling the changing demands of a new generation of Chinese women. In 2021, the domestic market for women's undergarments reached 176 billion yuan, with an expected market scale of 495 billion yuan by 2030. However, compared to Europe and the US, Chinese women purchase underwear less frequently, with an average of 4 times per year compared to 12 times in Europe and the US. Chinese women also spend less on underwear, with an annual average of $40 compared to $100 in developed countries.
Success Factors for Chinese Underwear Brands
Chinese home-grown underwear brands have achieved success by targeting China's millennials and Gen Z consumers and starting with online retail. These brands prioritize comfort and functionality over traditional beauty standards, providing products that cater to younger consumers' lifestyles. Effective marketing strategies, such as collaborating with influencers and engaging customers as brand promoters, have also contributed to their success. Sustainability is another key factor, as these brands adopt more sustainable production methods and materials, meeting the growing consumer demand for environmentally-friendly products.
Expanding into International Markets
Chinese underwear brands, such as NAY-Y, are expanding into international markets, with stores opening in Singapore and New York City. These brands need to overcome challenges like variations in sizes, altering product offerings for local markets, and considering price positioning. They are adapting their marketing and sales strategies to attract overseas consumers and have seen success, with non-Asian customers accounting for over 40% of their consumer base. Quality, price, and appealing to aspirational values are crucial factors in their expansion into new markets.
The bra and underwear market in China has grown bigger than ever, with domestic brands quickly taking over the intimate wardrobes of a new generation of Chinese women. We discuss the recipe to success of these companies. On the show: Heyang, Xingyu & Brandon Yates
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