Quo Vadis Biodegradable Plastics Industry In China?

Quo Vadis Biodegradable Plastics Industry in China? Environmental Background This year in May, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment released a brief report on environmental status-quo of China’s marine ecosystems. It concluded that the environmental performances are generally good, with medium- to low-level floating garbage of ~3.6 kg/km2 on average, while the water quality of estuaries and bays is less than satisfactory, with 21 thousand km2 of sea area of inferior water quality. Plastic is the main pollutant, accounting for 93%, 83% and 76% of floating, beach and submarine debris.China’s Anti-plastic Regulations To deal with ‘white pollution’, China issued a …

Report: China Konsum-Trends 2022

Report: China Konsum-Trends 2022 Wirtschaftliche Veränderungen und Maßnahmen zur Eindämmung der Ausbreitung des Coronavirus haben erhebliche Auswirkungen auf das chinesische Verbraucherverhalten. Trotz zunehmender Unsicherheiten besteht kein Zweifel daran, dass China der Motor des weltweiten Konsumwachstums bleiben wird.EAC hat einen Bericht über die neuesten Trends im chinesischen Verbraucherverhalten 2022 veröffentlicht. Die Präsentation zeigt aufkommende Muster bei chinesischen Verbrauchern, die das Potenzial haben, die Art und Weise, wie Marken ihre Kunden ansprechen müssen, zu verändern.   In dem Bericht finden Sie unsere Zusammenfassung von: Auswirkungen von COVID auf den Einzelhandel mit Konsumgütern Grundlegendes Potenzial von Konsumgütern in China Ausgewählte Trends im chinesischen …

Report: China Consumer Trends 2022

Report: China Consumer Trends 2022 Economic changes and measures taken to stop the spread of coronavirus have a significant impact on Chinese consumer behavior. Despite increasing uncertainties, there is no doubt that China will remain the global consumption growth driver.EAC has published a report on the latest Chinese consumer behavior trends 2022. The presentation indicates emerging patterns among Chinese consumers which have the potential to reshape how brands have to address their customers. In the report, you can find our summary of: COVID impact on consumer goods retail sales Underlying potential of consumer goods in China Selected Chinese consumer behavior …

The Importance and Change of Photonics Fairs in China

The Importance and Change of Photonics Fairs in China For a publication by Messe Munich and SPECTARIS (the German industry association for the high-tech medium-sized business sector) on the Chinese photonics market, Daniel Berger, Partner EAC in Shanghai, was interviewed on the importance of trade fairs.SPECTARIS: China is one of the leading markets for German photonic manufacturers. However, most companies – SMEs and MNCs alike – have found it extremely difficult to successfully penetrate the Chinese market due to its sheer size and unique characteristics. Do you believe that participating in local industry trade fairs – as exhibitor and visitor …

China’s Oil Refining Industry: From Quantity to Quality

China’s Oil Refining Industry: From Quantity to Quality After a period of rapid development, China’s refining industry is moving into a high-quality development stage towards a healthier industrial structure, supported and guided by favorable government policies. Total capacity is expected to reach ca. 1 billion tons by 2025.Market Dynamics Starting from 1978, China’s oil refining industry experienced four major development stages: After an early stage, the scale of SOE’s refining capacity expanded rapidly in the 2020s due to rising demand and extensive new construction (esp. Sinopec and PetroChina). Afterwards, the industry developed steadily, and so-called Teapot refineries entered the picture …

China Toy Market: Targeting “Kidults”

China Toy Market – Targeting “Kidults” A New Concept for Toys When talking about toys in the Chinese market, they no longer are exclusive targeted at infants or children, and go beyond the traditional categories such as puzzles, plush and dolls. A new concept of toy is on the rise, called trendy toy (or artistic toy). Trendy toys have become increasingly popular, especially among young Chinese consumers aged 15 to 25, the so-called generation Z or “Kidults”. According to research by the Chinese Academy of Social Science, the trendy toy industry in China had reached a sales volume of 30 …

EAC Partner Uwe Haizmann zu Gast beim Digital Supply Chain Podcast

EAC Partner Uwe Haizmann zu Gast beim Digital Supply Chain Podcast Die Umwälzungen in Asien, insbesondere in China mit der Zero-Covid-Politik der Regierung, bringen die globalen Märkte und Lieferketten ins Wanken.  Um diese Themen zu diskutieren, wurde Uwe Haizmann, Partner bei EAC International Consulting mit Sitz in Shanghai, von Tom Raftery von SAP in den Digital Supply Chain Podcast eingeladen. Hören Sie sich die Folge direkt an, indem Sie den unten integrierten Player verwenden oder die Website des Podcasts besuchen. Sie können die Aufzeichnung auch auf einer der großen Podcast-Aggregator-Plattformen finden. Latest November 4, 2025 Beyond the Biogas Pavilion @REI …

Smart Transformation: Manufacturing Execution System

Smart Transformation: Manufacturing Execution System MES and Database Application A new era of Industry 4.0 has been making quiet but substantial strides in China. Local businesses in the traditional manufacturing and industrial sectors are becoming increasingly agile at adopting IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) and their respective innovative applications to enhance performance, optimize productivity, and counter global labor shortage. Through automated and smart production solutions, manufacturers can provide a safer, more efficient, and user-friendly work environment. To extensively employ smart production processes, companies are seen to introduce domestically developed database management software and digital solutions …

China’s EV OEMs – Spotlight BYD

China’s EV OEMs – Spotlight BYD Outranking VW, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW At the beginning of April 2022, Elon Musk, founder of Tesla, became the richest man in the world with a net worth of USD 219 billion, signaling a new chapter in the New Energy Vehicle era. Valued at over USD 1 trillion, Tesla is the world’s leading automotive company, and many credited its success to Musk’s business foresight and the company’s technology. It has also been voiced that Tesla is becoming increasingly dependent on China, a massive eco-industrial hotbed providing Tesla’s much needed supply chain, manufacturing capability, and consumer …

EAC und ConClimate – Expertendialog Nachhaltigkeit

EAC und ConClimate – Exklusiver Expertendialog Nachhaltigkeit ist nicht länger eine Option – sie ist ein Gebot der Stunde. Selten war das Thema so aktuell wie heute. Die Kooperation zwischen dem Asienspezialisten EAC International Consulting und dem langjährigen Nachhaltigkeitsexperten ConClimate bietet Ihnen die Möglichkeit, Ihre Ansätze im Bereich der Nachhaltigkeit neu zu gestalten und zu optimieren.EAC als Strategieberatung für Wachstumsmärkte in Asien unterstützt globale Unternehmen bei der Definition und Umsetzung ihrer Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie in China und Indien. Zusammen mit ConClimate und deren Software-as-a-Service-Lösung Substain® können wir nahezu alle Szenarien eines modernen Nachhaltigkeitsmanagements abdecken und flexibel auf die Bedürfnisse unserer Kunden eingehen.  …

EAC and ConClimate – Expert Exchange Sustainability

EAC and ConClimate – Exclusive Expert Dialogue Sustainability is no longer an option – it’s an imperative of the hour. Rarely has the topic been as priority as it is today. The cooperation of Asia specialist EAC International Consulting and long-term Sustainability expert ConClimate offers you the opportunity to reshape and optimize your approaches in the field of sustainability.EAC as a strategy consultancy for growth markets in Asia, supports global companies in defining and implementing their sustainability strategy in China and India. Together with ConClimate and their software-as-a-service solution Substain® we can cover virtually all scenarios of modern sustainability management …