Daxue Consulting：2024年中国小样经济报告（英文版）（40页）.pdf

1、Chinas Samples Economy2024Sample category sizing and trends2.10About us6.33Chinese samples consumer habits3.17Samples distribution channels4.25CONTENT OUTLINEHypotheses 5.312Behind the craze for samples in China1.03Behind the craze for samples in China1.Image source:Xiaohongshu user grape88842024 DA

2、XUE CONSULTINGALL RIGHTS RESERVEDChinas samples economy is flourishing thanks to a conducive ecosystem6 key drivers fueling the samples economy in ChinaLow brand loyaltyNovelty crazePackaging size preferencesCute economyLogisticsConsumption downgradeChinas delivery sector experienced fierce price co

3、mpetition,with many e-commerce platforms lowering the free-shipping minimum orders,making it advantageous to buy samples online without extra shipping costs.Recent trends like consumption downgrade(消费降级),low-profile living(低配生活),minimalism(断舍离/极简主义),and low material desire(低物欲)have boosted the sampl

4、es economy.As consumers aim to spend less and buy fewer items,they increasingly turn to samples to meet their needs.In 2024 Q1,64%of Chinese consumers expressed willingness to switch brands,with Gen Z emerging as the least likely demographic to advocate for brands,turning samples into a great way to

5、 test new brands.Besides having low brand loyalty,Chinese consumers love trying new things.This has made samples popular,as they allow consumers to experiment with new products and try those advertised by KOLs with a low investment.In product categories like skincare,makeup,perfumes,and snacks,Chine

6、se consumers lean towards smaller,portable packaging for ease of use or consumption.This preference for compact sizes makes samples a convenient and attractive option for everyday use or consumption.Chinese consumers are drawn to cuteness,evident in the Meng”(萌)culture,which favors cute and tiny des