China Expands Ice and Snow Economy
China launched the 2026 National Ice and Snow Consumption Season in January 2026 in Harbin, led by the Ministry of Commerce to boost winter sports consumption. A 2025 industry report says the sector topped 1 trillion yuan by end-2025, grew from 270 billion yuan in 2015 to 980 billion in 2024, and the 2024–25 season generated 187.5 billion yuan (up 25%), while manufacturers integrate smart manufacturing, robotics and AI across equipment and services, positioning the market for continued expansion.
Key Points
- 1Reports indicate the ice and snow industry exceeded 1 trillion yuan by end-2025.
- 2Integrates smart manufacturing, robotics and AI to accelerate equipment innovation and supply scaling.
- 3Encourages domestic suppliers and startups to pursue R&D, lower-cost products, and export opportunities.
Scoring Rationale
Industry-scale data and official policy support boost score; limited technological novelty beyond integration tempers overall impact.
Sources
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