China Marketing to Modern Women Consumer Report 2024
2025-01-05T12:02:58+00:00
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This report looks at the following areas: The report conducts research on topics such as the ideal image of women as perceived by female consumers, ways of expressing individuality and…
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China Marketing to Modern Women Consumer Report 2024
This report looks at the following areas:
The report conducts research on topics such as the ideal image of women as perceived by female consumers, ways of expressing individuality and paths for self-improvement to explore women's needs in life.
Women reign in consumption, while mature and sophisticated women enter the limelight
Graph 1: population structure, by gender, 2013 vs 2023
Higher education for women becomes common, and the gender pay gap is narrowing year by year
Graph 2: gross enrolment ratio in tertiary education* (%), by gender, 2022
Graph 3: workplace salary levels, by gender, 2019-23
Women lower their expectations for salaries and actively tackle workplace challenges and difficulties
Graph 4: how women view their career, by generation, 2023
Graph 5: characteristics of an ideal job – well-paid, by gender, 2021 vs 2024
Marriage and birth rates are both declining, and women are increasingly reluctant to choose marriage and childbirth
Graph 6: changes in marriage rates, divorce rates and birth rates, 2004-23
The reproductive and household burdens on women are not understood by most men
Graph 7: share of household chores – caring for children’s diet and everyday needs, by gender, 2024
Graph 8: share of household chores – purchasing daily necessities, by gender, 2024
Women’s social engagement is high, but their satisfaction is not
Graph 9: satisfaction towards 2023, by gender, 2024
Graph 10: average monthly social expenditure (RMB), by gender and generation, 2024
Social anxiety and lowered confidence are prominent
Graph 11: the impacts of emotional issues, by gender, 2024
Prejudice against women is an important factor affecting their confidence
Graph 12: satisfaction with life as a woman , 2024
What is unfulfilled is not the desire for socialising, but the need for emotional communication through socialising
Graph 13: social activities with friends made due to work-related relationships , by gender, 2024
Global perspectives equip women with more diverse viewpoints
Insights into changes in women’s needs
The changes in aesthetic judgment of women
The diverse evolution of the image of women
The image of women is mostly inextricably linked to beauty standards and judgement
Boldness leads the female temperament today
Graph 14: ‘飒+女性’ (cool and female) engagement on social media (ten thousand), 2022-24
Younger women view gracefulness as less desirable than career ambition and persistence
Graph 15: characteristics of an ideal woman, by generation, 2024
Appearance is the most intuitive visual language for women to express their personality
Graph 16: ways women express individuality, 2024
Graph 17: ways women express their personality through appearance, by generation, 2024
The neutral utility style is no longer exclusive to men
Graph 18: preference for utility style outfits, by gender, 2023 vs 2024
Intellectual style: restrained elegance and measured sapience
Unfiltered is at the core, and unpretentious is the bottom line
Graph 19: the appeal of marketing campaigns to women, by generation, 2024
‘Unfiltered’: the preference for a natural makeup style echoes women’s relaxed attitude towards presentation
Women wearing men’s fashion: from experimentation to classic style
Say no to the ‘beauty duty’: liberate female aesthetics through the embodiment of ‘coolness’
Changes in the emotional needs of women
The emotional need to be seen and understood
High-rated TV dramas and movies reflect the longing for female emotions
Heal the mind with child-like playfulness: trigger younger women’s happy childhood memories
Jellycat remains popular for delivering emotional comfort
Graph 20: engagement related to ‘Jellycat’ on social media, 2023-24
‘Pretend play’ injects emotional immersive experiences into consumption
Soothing cute IPs become women’s beloved source of emotional support
Graph 21: Gen Z’s IP style preferences, by gender, 2023
Younger homebodies are fonder of personalised home and electronic products
Graph 22: selected ways in which women express individuality, by generation, 2024
Multisensory experiences let objects become an extension of emotions
‘Reverse parenting’: both adults and children are free to be themselves
Graph 23: appeal of advertising slogans related to children to women with children, by generation, 2022
Parent-child scenarios: no longer a one-way street but a carefree win-win situation
Female stand-up comedians, the talk of the town: unfiltered emotions
Graph 24: interest in talk shows/crosstalk, by gender and generation, 2024
Casual and entertaining endorsements are more favoured and supported by younger women
Graph 25: women’s preference for spokespersons – Entertainment performers/singers (a), by generation, 2024
Brands’ boldness for innovation resonate more emotionally with women
Graph 26: marketing creativity expectations – I think brand events should embrace more bold and unique ideas, by gender, 2024
Discuss the diversity and variability of female emotions in an open and humorous way
Do not underestimate the potential risks of making fun of female titles
Graph 27: satisfaction with life as a woman – terms of address for women (a), by generation, 2024
Open platforms that encourage discussion injects new cultural foresight into the connotations of ‘女’ (female), the Chinese character radical
Understand the diversity and volatility of emotions and provide an open mic for women
Changes in women’s pursuit of value
Changes in the pursuit of personal value
The growth of women is a continuous process of reconciliation with oneself
In the pursuit of independence, loneliness may be inevitable
Graph 28: consumers who agree with ‘I prefer trying emerging brands in the field rather than well-known brands’, by gender and generation, 2023
Learning is the starting point for self-development, and communication is the externalisation of growth
Graph 29: women’s paths to self-improvement, 2024
‘Slow’ reading has become the preferred way for post-1990s women to develop themselves
Graph 30: women’s self-improvement, by generation, 2024
The combination of cross-media literature-based marketing and brand storytelling
Podcasts that enhance cognition and provide companionship attract more post-1990s female audiences
Graph 31: women’s self-improvement, by generation, 2024
Sharing and discussion are also important ways for women of different generations to gain knowledge and experience
Graph 32: women’s self-improvement, by generation, 2024
Highly efficient and intelligent AI, more in tune with the growth rhythm of post-1980s women
Graph 33: ways of self-improvement, by generation, 2024
Women’s next growth buddy does not have to be a carbon-based organism
Delivering warmth can bring a profound sense of value to women
Graph 34: attitudes towards brand ESG – agree, by gender, 2024
Ethical brands that showcase kindness are going to win the favour and support of women
Graph 35: women’s preference for spokespersons – philanthropists , by generation, 2024
Environmentally friendly package has become a social medium for younger women to communicate environmentalism with other generations
Graph 36: preferences for gift package for older people, by gender and generation, 2024
Empathy urge women to care about marginalised groups in society
Graph 37: preference for cause in ESG Marketing, by gender, 2024
Picture specific women and make targeted efforts can reliably boost a brand’s goodwill
Convivial vibes intersect with kindness: provide constant companionship for women’s value exploration
Future opportunities
Women’s needs and future opportunities
Support her: break free from the gaze of others and promote the fusion of empowerment and comfort
Defy traditional boundaries and support women’s expression of their true self without pretence
From new products to events, brands should fully embody the ‘free to be yourself’ concept and encourage women to not live by rules and be different and free
Understand her: provide open mic platforms and let different channels of emotional expressions flourish
Undo social expectations for women and create outlets for emotions
Whimsical and quirky marketing appeals not only to children
Engage with her: a female-centric perspective that explores the independence and connections of her inner world
Podcasts centred on output of companionship build an online private domain for the target female audience
Small and beautiful offline themed salons invite women to explore themes together, expanding cognitive boundaries with a diversity of perspectives
The report conducts research on topics such as the ideal image of women as perceived by female consumers, ways of expressing individuality and paths for self-improvement to explore women’s needs in life.
Women face dilemmas and challenges in careers, marriage and family, as well as in social interactions
Changes in approaches to self-expression and ideal female images, as well as preferences for endorsers
Satisfaction in life and inner emotional demands
Expectations for the future and choices for self-improvement
The voices of women have never been absent, just unheard. In the new female narrative, brands should focus on women’s innermost needs, respond to their quietness with resonance, and provide thoughtful companionship and rapport for their growth.
Gloria Gan, Senior Analyst, China Insights
Market Definitions
This report covers 3,000 female internet users aged 18-59, aiming to explore the needs of the female group in terms of everyday living and their expectations towards brand marketing experiences.
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