Understanding Pet Food Customer Profiles: China vs. Germany

Customer Characteristics and Behavior Research

Objectives

  • Gain insights into the Chinese pet food market and evaluate the client’s position in that market.
  • Identify the target audience in China, its purchasing behavior and needs in comparison to the target audience in Germany.
  • Provide actionable insights for a China-specific marketing strategy.

Processes

MFC performed extensive research to evaluate the Chinese pet food market and executed a thorough qualitative study. The results were presented in a detailed report and discussed in depth during a workshop with the client.

Qualitative market research:

  • In-depth literature and theory review
  • Semi-structured interviews
  • Evaluation and summary of research results

Summary report and recommendations:

  • Creation and presentation of a summary report of the research results
  • Elaboration of recommended actions based on research results

Results

  • Delivered key market trends in the Chinese pet food market.
  • Improved the client’s understanding of its target audience, its consumer behavior and specific needs.
  • Provided the client with 9 action recommendations for the China market.
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