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Following CBBC’s recent China Whisky Outlook 2024 summit with Barley Magazine in Edinburgh, Tom Pattinson shares 10 key findings for the industry The China Whisky Outlook 2024 featured three panels about China’s whisky market, its challenges and its potential. The discussions centred on the following themes: How to Export Your Whisky to China; How to Protect Your Whisky Brand in China; and The Chinese Whisky Landscape: Domestic Consumer, Local Brands …

A growing demand for whisky in China has seen UK exports rise substantially, and now the big players are even looking to create Chinese whiskies in China for China. In this series of infographics, we look at the key things brands need to know about the Chinese whisky market, including sales figures and customer profile. The sales value of whisky in China: The trade value of whisky imports to China: …

A rapidly growing demand for whisky in China has seen UK exports rise substantially, but the big players are not just looking to bolster their selling power to China … now the race is on to create the first Chinese whisky, reports Tom Pattinson The heavy bass of the music bounces off the walls of the club, arms wave in the air, and waiters deftly dart around the cavernous nightclub, …

On 8 February, the China-Britain Business Council hosted its China Consumer Scotland event in partnership with Scottish Development International at its Edinburgh headquarters. Tailor made for Scottish consumer brands interested in discovering China’s vast and potentially lucrative consumer marketplace, the event brought together leading consumer brands operating in China, alongside Chinese importers and retailers, to share their insights and tips for success in China with delegates. The session was delivered …

China is an increasingly important market for Scottish products across a range of categories, so how can Scottish brands make the most of the China consumer opportunity in 2024 and beyond? Since 1996, Scotland’s total exports of goods to China have grown by more than 1,000% to £1 billion per year. In the four quarters leading up to Q2 2023, Scottish exports to China grew 11.6%, nearing the high levels …

On 8 February 2024,  CBBC will host its annual China Consumer Scotland event, which brings together successful consumer brands trading in the market to share peer-to-peer insights. The event will underscore the continued importance of the China-Scotland relationship for consumer brands and beyond. Click here to register for China Consumer Scotland 2024 Since 1996, Scotland’s total exports of goods to China have grown by more than 1,000% to £1 billion …

The 6th annual China-Scotland Business Awards will return in 2023 to recognise and celebrate achievements in trade and investment between Scotland and China. The awards will be presented in Glasgow on the 26 January 2023 during the Chinese Burns Supper. Apply here Applications are now open and will close at midnight on Friday, 2 December 2022. Early applications are encouraged. Interested parties can apply for five different categories: Exporter of …

The 5th annual China-Scotland Business Awards recognise and celebrate achievements in trade and investment between Scotland and China. The winners will be announced at a special ceremony during the Chinese-Burns Supper on 3 February 2022 in Edinburgh. Apply here Applications are now open and will close at midnight on Wednesday, 24 November. Early applications are encouraged. Interested parties can apply for five different categories: Exporter of the Year, Educational Partnership …

Scotland’s burgeoning business ties with China have been celebrated once more at the annual awards ceremony for companies and entrepreneurs that have achieved notable success in trading with the world’s second-largest economy. Like so many other events, this year’s celebration of Burns Night and Chinese New Year – held by the China-Britain Business Council – took place online. Even so, the variety of companies receiving China-Scotland business awards – now …

The China-Britain Business Council has announced the shortlist for the 2021 China-Scotland Business Awards. The winners will be announced at the virtual Chinese Burns Supper to be held on February 4th 2021. The shortlist for the 2021 China-Scotland Business Awards is as follows: Exporter of the Year Ireland Alloys Wood Unineed Award for Climate Action Wood Chubby Bags University of Edinburgh Educational Partnership of the Year – Sponsored by Huawei New College …