FMCG distributor intelligence by country.

7-Eleven (China) Investment

The convenience giant. They import specific Japanese and Asian snacks/beverages to differentiate their assortment in major Chinese cities.

7Fresh (JD.com)

JD's offline supermarket.

Aeon China

The Japanese giant. They operate malls and supermarkets across China, importing 'TopValu' private label and Japanese goods.

Alpha Feed

Feed additives.

Angel Yeast

A global yeast giant. They import molasses and specific baking enzymes/ingredients to supply the bakery industry worldwide.

Angliss China

The 'Chefs' Partner'. A dominant foodservice distributor supplying luxury hotels and airlines with high-end beef, seafood, and pastry ingredients.

Anjoy Foods

Imports surimi (fish paste) from Southeast Asia for their fish balls.

April Gourmet

Competitor to Jenny Lou's in Beijing.

ASC Fine Wines

The leading wine importer in China (owned by Suntory). They have an unrivaled portfolio of 1,200+ premium labels and supply 5-star hotels, Michelin restaurants, and e-commerce channels.

Asian Seafoods (Zhanjiang)

Located in the shrimp capital. They import raw shrimp materials from Indonesia/Ecuador for processing and distribution.

Be & Cheery

Imports nuts and fruits for online sales.

Be & Cheery (Haoxiangni)

Another e-commerce snack giant (owned by PepsiCo). They import nuts and dried fruits for their massive online sales volume.

Beidahuang Group

A massive agricultural group.

Beijing Shunxin Agriculture

A massive state-owned enterprise in Beijing. They control a significant portion of the capital's fresh food supply, importing meat and produce for wholesale markets.

Benlai

Specializes in premium fruit like cherries and durian.

Bestore

Imports premium dried fruits and nuts.

Bestore (Liangpin Puzi)

A premium snack chain with thousands of stores. They import high-quality dried fruits, nuts, and seafood snacks to sell under their own brand.

BHG Market Place

Premium supermarket in Beijing.

Bright Dairy

Imports milk powder and equipment.

Bright Food (Group) Co.

Bright Dairy, White Rabbit, Maling, Weetabix

Bubugao (Better Life)

A retail giant in Hunan and Guangxi. They operate malls and supermarkets, acting as a direct importer for global goods to serve inland provinces.

Budweiser APAC

The largest brewer in Asia. They brew Budweiser locally but import premium brands like Corona and Hoegaarden to dominate the high-end beer market.

By-Health

The leader in dietary supplements. They import raw vitamins, minerals, and functional ingredients from global suppliers (DSM, etc.) to package in China.

Cainiao Network

Alibaba's logistics arm, handling imports for Tmall Global.

Carlsberg China

A major player in Western China. They import '1664 Blanc' and other premium European beers while brewing local power-brands like Wusu.

ChaCha Food

Famous sunflower seeds, but imports other nuts.

Chengdu Xindadi

A major distributor for Southwest China (Sichuan). They supply wholesale markets and retailers with fresh vegetables and imported fruits.

Chengxin Youxuan (Didi)

Didi's fresh food arm.

China Foods (COFCO)

The beverage arm of COFCO. They own Great Wall Wine (importers of bulk wine/equipment) and are a key Coca-Cola partner.

China Resources Ng Fung

A major meat importer for HK and Mainland.

China Resources Vanguard (CR Vanguard)

One of China's largest retail chains. Their premium 'Ole'' supermarkets are the primary shelf space for high-end imported foods, wine, and confectionery in Tier-1 cities.

City Shop

Shanghai's expat supermarket.

City Super China

A Hong Kong-based premium lifestyle supermarket with stores in Shanghai. They act as a direct importer of high-end Japanese groceries, Wagyu beef, and Western gourmet items.

Classic Fine Foods China

The highest end of the market. They supply Michelin-star chefs with ultra-premium ingredients like caviar, truffles, and French chocolate.

COFCO Coca-Cola

Imports beverage concentrates and specific energy drinks for distribution.

COFCO Group (China Agri-Industries)

The largest food processor and trader in China. A state-owned giant responsible for national food security. They are the massive importer of wheat, corn, soybeans, sugar, and meat for the entire nation.

COFCO Meat (Joycome)

The state-owned giant responsible for China's meat security. They are the largest importer of frozen pork and beef, supplying national reserves, food processors, and their own 'Joycome' brand.

COFCO Sundry

Imports tea and spices.

Corner's Deli

Guangzhou's expat supermarket chain.

Dabeinong Technology

Agri-tech and feed.

Dah Chong Hong (DCH) China

A massive conglomerate with a logistics network covering 30+ Chinese cities. They are the master distributor for global FMCG giants like Ferrero Rocher and Fonterra dairy products.

Dashang Group

A massive conglomerate in Dalian (North). They own Australian cattle farms and vineyards, importing their own beef and wine directly to their stores.

Dingdong Maicai

A major fresh food app.

Elders China

The Chinese arm of the Australian agribusiness. They specialize in importing high-quality Australian beef and lamb for the premium foodservice and retail sectors.

EMW Fine Wines (East Meets West)

A specialist importer focusing on family-owned wineries and premium sake. They supply Michelin-starred restaurants and private clients across Greater China.

Evergreen Corporation (Guangdong)

A Guangdong-based importer bringing in various Southeast Asian snacks and beverages for the convenience store channel in Southern China.

FamilyMart China

A major channel for Japanese imported food. They bring in specific Japanese snacks, drinks, and confectionery for their thousands of stores.

Freshippo (Hema Xiansheng)

Alibaba's 'New Retail' supermarket. Famous for live seafood. They import King Crabs (Russia) and Lobsters (Canada) directly, using high-tech logistics to deliver in 30 minutes.

Fruitceo

A Shanghai-based premium fruit importer. They specialize in high-value items like cherries and avocados, distributing to new retail channels like Hema and Pagoda.

Goodfarmer Foods

A giant in the banana trade. They import massive volumes of bananas and pineapples from the Philippines and Vietnam, distributing to every province in China.

Goodwell China

The mainland branch of the Hong Kong giant. They are the 'Chef's Choice' for imported pastry ingredients, supplying luxury hotels and bakeries with French butter, chocolate, and fruit purees.

Grand Farm (Heilongjiang)

A leading beef and lamb importer based in the North. They import raw meat from New Zealand/Australia/Uruguay to process into sliced meats for hotpot chains.

Guangdong Agribusiness Group

Major player in tropical agriculture and trade.

Guangdong Jinying Import Export

A specialized trading house focused on high-value health products. They import certified Indonesian bird's nest for the luxury gifting market.

Guangxi Guo Feng Food

A major border trader importing Vietnamese dried fruits (mango, jackfruit) and cashew nuts for repackaging and distribution in China.

Guangxi Ningming Qinghe Fruit

Based on the Vietnam border. They specialize in cross-border trade, importing truckloads of mangoes and jackfruit from Vietnam for the Chinese wholesale market.

Guangxi State Farms

Major sugar producer and trader.

Guangzhou Jishifu Business Co.

A major Guangzhou-based importer specializing in dried seafood and bird's nest from Southeast Asia, supplying the wholesale markets in Yuexiu district.

Guangzhou Light Holdings

A historic trading house in Guangzhou. They import canned fruits and raw materials from Southeast Asia.

Guangzhou Tansun Trading

A major distributor for 7-Eleven and FamilyMart in South China. They import Thai vitamin drinks and Japanese teas.

Guolian Aquatic

Imports shrimp for processing and re-export.

H&H Group (Biostime)

Owners of Swisse (Australia) and Biostime. They are a massive importer of premium baby formula (from France) and vitamins (from Australia).

Haid Group

Major feed company.

Haidilao International

The hotpot giant. They act as a massive importer of beef/lamb (from NZ/Aus) and spices for their soup bases (via their subsidiary Yihai International).

Hainan Rubber

Trading in tropical commodities.

Haitian Flavouring

A massive importer of soybeans for fermentation.

Haixin Foods

A major fish ball manufacturer importing surimi and starch.

Heytea

The pioneer of cheese tea. They import premium dairy (cream cheese) from New Zealand and high-quality tea leaves.

Home Value (Jiaweishi)

A spice importer bringing in Indonesian pepper and cinnamon for the food industry.

Hong Kong DCH (Shanghai)

Dah Chong Hong is a key distributor for Asian FMCG brands in China, handling logistics and sales.

Hongjiu Fruit (Chongqing)

The 'Durian King' of China. They are the largest importer of Durian from Thailand and Vietnam, operating an end-to-end supply chain from orchards in SEA to wholesale markets in China.

Hongqi Chain

The convenience store king of Chengdu (Sichuan). They import snacks and beverages to supply their 3,000+ high-density stores.

Hunan Jinjian Cereals

A state-owned enterprise ensuring staple food availability in Central/South China. They import and distribute rice and cereals to retailers and processors.

Intime Retail (Yintai)

Owned by Alibaba. They operate high-end malls and a cross-border e-commerce division that imports beauty and health foods.

Ito Yokado China

The Japanese retail giant. Extremely popular in Chengdu and Beijing. They are the primary source for high-quality Japanese imports and fresh food.

JD Worldwide

JD's cross-border arm, importing goods to bonded warehouses.

JD.com (JD Fresh)

One of China's e-commerce duopoly. Their 'JD Fresh' division is a massive direct importer of meat, fruit, and dairy, often signing exclusive deals with foreign agricultural boards.

Jenny Lou's

Beijing's expat supermarket.

Jiajiayue Group

The dominant retailer in Shandong province. They have a massive logistics network and import fresh food and grocery items directly to Weihai and Qingdao.

Joy Wing Mau (Golden Wing Mau)

The largest fruit distributor in China. They handle the logistics for Zespri Kiwi and import huge volumes of Thai Durian and Vietnamese Dragon Fruit.

Juewei Food

Imports spices and frozen duck parts for their snack chain.

Kaola (Alibaba)

A major cross-border platform for moms and baby products.

Lawson China

Known for their desserts, they also import Japanese snacks and beverages. A key partner for Japanese brands looking to enter the Chinese convenience market.

Lee Kum Kee (China)

Imports soybeans and oysters for their massive sauce factories.

Lianhua Supermarket

Part of the Bailian Group. One of the largest chains in East China. They act as a direct importer for their thousands of supermarket and convenience store outlets.

Lotus Supermarket (CP Group)

Owned by Charoen Pokphand (Thailand). They import massive volumes of Thai products (rice, sauces, shrimp) for their Chinese stores.

Luckin Coffee

The domestic challenger. They are a massive importer of coffee beans (Ethiopia/Brazil) and coconut milk for their hit 'Coconut Latte'.

Mayora Food (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.

The direct Chinese subsidiary of the Indonesian giant Mayora. They are the exclusive importer for Kopiko coffee candy and Danisa butter cookies, supplying every major supermarket in China.

McDonald's China (CITIC)

Operated by CITIC/Carlyle. They import massive volumes of frozen potato products (fries) and beef blocks for their local processing partners.

Meituan Select

Community group buying giant.

Meiyijia

The second-largest convenience chain in China (20,000+ stores). They act as a massive distribution pipe for imported snacks and beverages in Southern China.

Mengniu Dairy

The other dairy giant. They import vast quantities of dairy ingredients and have strategic partnerships with global players like Danone and Arla.

Metro China (Wumei Group)

Now Chinese-owned but still a massive importer. They are the 'Pantry' for many restaurants, directly importing wine, meat, and dairy from Europe.

Missfresh

A leader in instant delivery of fresh food.

Muyuan Foods

A massive pork producer.

Nanning Sugar Industry

Based in Guangxi (near Vietnam). They import raw sugar and molasses from Southeast Asia for processing and refining.

New Hope Group

One of China's largest agribusinesses. They import massive volumes of soy/corn for animal feed and also have a growing dairy and meat import division.

New Huadu (New Sealand)

A leading retailer in Fujian province. They import food and general merchandise to serve the wealthy coastal cities of Xiamen and Fuzhou.

Nice Tuan

Alibaba-backed community buying.

Nongfu Spring

China's beverage king. They import juice concentrates and coffee beans for their expanding portfolio of ready-to-drink teas and coffees.

Ole' Supermarkets

The top premium supermarket for imported goods.

Pagoda (Shenzhen Pagoda)

The largest fruit chain in China. A massive direct buyer of Thai Durian and Vietnamese Dragon Fruit.

Parkson China

A Malaysian-owned department store chain. Their supermarkets import Malaysian and Southeast Asian specialty foods.

Pinduoduo (DuoDuo Maicai)

Mass market fresh food platform.

Qiaqia Food

Imports almonds and walnuts.

Qingdao Hotahota Imp & Exp Co.

A specialized trading company focusing on Southeast Asian snacks. They are a key authorized distributor for Indomie Mi Goreng and Nabati cheese wafers for Northern China.

Qingdao Sunrise New Int'l

A trading company focused on Asian instant noodles. They distribute Indomie and Singaporean Koka noodles to import supermarkets and online stores.

Qingdao Yihe Food

A major seafood processor. They import frozen fish blocks from Southeast Asia and Europe for re-processing.

Rainbow Department Store

A Shenzhen-based giant. Their 'Sp@ce' supermarkets are premium format, importing high-quality fresh food and Western groceries.

Renle (Renrenle)

A major chain based in Shenzhen. They serve the Southern China market and have a dedicated import team for FMCG and fresh food.

Sanjiang Shopping Club

The dominant grocery chain in Ningbo (Zhejiang). They act as a direct importer, leveraging Ningbo's massive port for fresh and ambient goods.

Sanquan Food

The frozen dumpling giant. They import pork, flour, and vegetables to produce millions of dumplings daily for supermarkets across China.

Sanyuan Foods

Beijing's dairy giant.

SF Best (SF Express)

The retail arm of SF Express, importing fresh food using their planes.

Shanghai First Foodhall

A legendary food department store on Nanjing Road. They import premium gifts, confectionery, and traditional foods for tourists and locals.

Shanghai Fisheries General Corp

A state-backed seafood giant. They import massive volumes of tuna and frozen fish for the Shanghai market.

Shanghai Kara International

The Chinese arm of the Sambu Group (Indonesia). They import Kara coconut milk and cream to supply the foodservice industry (bubble tea shops, dessert chains) across China.

Shanghai Kingfoods

A major importer of premium dairy and confectionery. They are the key partner for the Bel Group (cheese) and Lotus Bakeries, distributing to high-end supermarkets like Ole' and Sam's Club.

Shanghai Rokin (Rokin Logistics)

While primarily a cold-chain logistics firm, they are the backbone for importing and distributing temperature-sensitive foods (Ice cream, Chocolate) for major global brands.

Shanghai Rokin Logistics

A cold chain specialist. They handle the logistics for imported frozen foods, ensuring Asian frozen durian and seafood reach supermarkets fresh.