Insights

Learn about the Chinese market and why it matters for your brand

Meet the Chinese Consumer in Austrlia

1.4M

People of Chinese heritage live in Australia

829K

Chinese Visitors travelled to Australia in 2024

$9.2B

Spent by Chinese travellers for the year up till March 2025

153K

Chinese International Students studied in Australia in 2024

$12B

Injected into the Australian economy by Chinese International Students

Chinese consumers represent nearly 10% of Australia’s shopping population and are known for their strong spending power. However, many are far more active on Chinese social platforms than on traditional Western media such as TikTok or Instagram. As a result, many brands struggle to effectively reach and engage this audience through their usual marketing channels.

Meet the Chinese Consumer in China

1.4B

Population in 2026, 2nd largest globally

53.8T

Annual consumer spending in 2024. Approx. $7.5T USD

Premium, Valuable, trustworthy

How Chinese consumers perceive Australian Brands currently exported to China

102M

USD Exported to China from Australia in 2025

China is Australia’s largest trading partner and plays a critical role in the country’s economic success. As China’s economy continues to grow and stabilise, Australian businesses are well positioned to export premium products and services, particularly in sectors such as food, wellness, education, and travel.

However, language barriers, cultural differences, and complex market dynamics can make doing business in China challenging. For brands that are able to navigate these complexities successfully, the opportunities and potential rewards are significant.