{"id":2806,"date":"2025-02-20T02:23:56","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T02:23:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/?p=2806"},"modified":"2025-11-07T07:28:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T07:28:14","slug":"market-research-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/market-research-china\/","title":{"rendered":"Market Research in China &#8211; Do you Have a Product-Market Fit?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Is Your Business Ready for China? Most Aren\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expanding into China is a huge opportunity\u2014but without market research, it\u2019s a costly gamble. Many foreign businesses struggle because they don\u2019t fully understand their audience, competitors, or the fast-changing market landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At GMA, we specialize in helping international brands succeed in China. With years of experience in market research and digital marketing, we know what it takes to build a strategy that works in this unique market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a clear understanding of who your target audience is and what they want, you&#8217;ll quickly find yourself outpaced by local competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, we&#8217;ll take a look at some key considerations when conducting market research in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"brxe-mgpwzx\" class=\"brxe-section\"><div id=\"brxe-yqoynz\" class=\"brxe-container\"><div id=\"brxe-kfqegn\" class=\"brxe-div\"><div id=\"brxe-mzqqxn\" class=\"brxe-block\"><i id=\"brxe-nqugfs\" class=\"fas fa-earth-asia brxe-icon\"><\/i><div id=\"brxe-cjjuuo\" class=\"brxe-text-basic\">Let\u2019s Discuss Your China Strategy<\/div><\/div><div id=\"brxe-cjopah\" class=\"brxe-text-basic\">Our specialists at GMA are here to help you understand the Chinese market and find the best strategy to reach your goals. Tell us about your brand, and let\u2019s build a strategy that works.<\/div><\/div><?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><div id=\"brxe-zifmsb\" data-script-id=\"zifmsb\" class=\"brxe-accordion-nested\"><div id=\"brxe-zpypiz\" class=\"brxe-block\"><div id=\"brxe-quxyyt\" class=\"brxe-block accordion-title-wrapper\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"brxe-tbczbk\"><p id=\"brxe-riplut\" class=\"brxe-heading\">Contact us Now<\/p><i id=\"brxe-ygyjuv\" class=\"fas fa-arrow-down-long brxe-icon brx-icon-transform\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"brxe-tbczbk\" class=\"brxe-block accordion-content-wrapper\" role=\"region\"><div id=\"brxe-qiyhmh\" class=\"brxe-shortcode\"><script>\nvar 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  } );} );\n<\/script>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conduct Market Research in China: Why and How<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Market research is commonly interchanged with <strong>marketing research<\/strong>; however, expert practitioners may wish to draw a distinction, in that marketing research is concerned specifically about marketing processes, while market research is concerned specifically with markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Market research helps you build a market entry strategy with:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Actionable insights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data collection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Market insights (industry trends &amp; key drivers for instance)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding the competitive landscape<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding Chinese Customers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/MARKET-RESEARCH-SERVICE-BY-GMA.jpg\" alt=\"MARKET RESEARCH IN CHINA WHAT GMA DOES FOR YOU\" class=\"wp-image-69888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/MARKET-RESEARCH-SERVICE-BY-GMA.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/MARKET-RESEARCH-SERVICE-BY-GMA-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/MARKET-RESEARCH-SERVICE-BY-GMA-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/MARKET-RESEARCH-SERVICE-BY-GMA-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The power of market research lies in the ability to <strong>gather and analyze information about consumers<\/strong>, and their needs or desires for products you offer them such as services. This allows businesses like yours access to important data that can be used when making strategic decisions on how best to serve your target audience, while also helping shape future product development plans accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, <a href=\"https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/20-best-strategies-for-the-china-market\/\"><strong>when entering the Chinese market<\/strong><\/a>, conducting market research is a key factor in getting an advantage over competitors. The Chinese market is different from other Western Countries. The only way to get a proper strategy is to research key information to <strong>identify and analyze the market need, market size, and competition.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Market Research in China: 4 Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/essential-steps-for-market-research-in-china.jpg\" alt=\"market research in china 4 essential steps\" class=\"wp-image-69891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/essential-steps-for-market-research-in-china.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/essential-steps-for-market-research-in-china-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/essential-steps-for-market-research-in-china-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/essential-steps-for-market-research-in-china-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before getting started with your China Market Research, Define Benchmarks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting up your benchmark will help you know in which direction you are going and what type of information you need, in other words, it <strong>provides context<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Benchmarking your progress is important. This will help you identify areas for improvement and services that are negatively impacting the performance of a business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Identify the top competitors in your industry<\/strong>. Use their products and services as lenses through which to view how satisfied customers are with you and other companies that compare shopping for similar experiences, such as non-customers or potential new clients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will give a unique perspective on satisfaction levels within this niche market segment of business owners versus those who do not compete directly against them but offer related goods\/services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is your industry standard in the Chinese market? This helps you understand your position in your industry in the country you are targeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compare yourself to an industry leader in China. Understand what action you can take that are similar to them and why it works. Ask yourself if it could work for you too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here are some of the things you can determine about the Chinese market when running market research:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/market-research-in-china-do-you-need-it.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/market-research-in-china-do-you-need-it.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/market-research-in-china-do-you-need-it-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/market-research-in-china-do-you-need-it-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/market-research-in-china-do-you-need-it-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Market Insights<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The market research process can help you decide whether a new idea for an industry or product will fly \u2013 that is <strong>if customers find it appealing<\/strong>. We study how similar products have performed in the marketplace and make recommendations based on those findings. Opportunity for brand growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Competitive intelligence<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Can give you a competitive edge by giving <strong>accurate insights into your business<\/strong>. For example, it will show how well or poorly competitors are doing in comparison to one another so that the strengths of each company become more obvious as well as their weaknesses if any exist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Competitive analysis is an important part of any business plan. Whether you&#8217;re just getting started, moving into a new market, or doing your own health check on the company&#8217;s performance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chinese customers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use market research to <strong>find out who your customers are and what they might be interested in<\/strong>. If a customer doesn&#8217;t want the service or product that you have available, then this is an opportunity for them to tell why not; it could also give insight on how best to reach these individuals so as to offer relevant services\/products that will attract more interest from potential buyers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing strategy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chinese market is a tough place for businesses, with price competition being pretty tough. As such, it&#8217;s important to <strong>know how your prices compare and what customers care about most<\/strong> in order to be successful here! Market research should help you set competitive pricing studies as well as an optimization analysis and strategy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pricing-strat-for-china.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pricing-strat-for-china.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pricing-strat-for-china-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pricing-strat-for-china-768x398.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/pricing-strat-for-china-600x311.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Market segmentation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chinese market is one of the most complex and diverse in the world. Yet it&#8217;s also a place where top the minority of customers generate the majority of profit margins-so knowing who you&#8217;re serving matters even more than elsewhere!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to <strong>segment your customer base<\/strong> by uncovering key groupings, then target those profitable clients with better precision for maximum ROI on resources spent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consumers Segmentation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We just saw it, China is a diverse market in terms of geography but also in terms of demographics!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By <strong>dividing markets into smaller groups with similar traits or characteristics<\/strong>, your company will have better insight into what sells among different customer types and be able to make more targeted marketing campaigns that speak directly to them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more you understand each segment of your target market, the easier it will be to focus on delivering personalized marketing and building loyal relations with them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s good market research to get done when your brand has gotten enough awareness in China and you want to work on brand loyalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Campaign effectiveness<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of a successful campaign is to <strong>reach the right people and deliver the desired results<\/strong>. Campaign effectiveness research can help you optimize your marketing campaign, thus selling more, and reducing customer acquisition costs by identifying targeted audiences effectively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are big in communication and marketing (which you should be when doing business in China, then we strongly recommend you run campaign effectiveness analysis and research.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, It is critical to <strong>research information before making any business decisions<\/strong>, especially in the China market where competition from both local and foreign brands are fighting for slices of the cake. China is also tricky for businesses as trends and platforms are evolving constantly and rapidly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/case-study_general_DC-real-estate-scaled-1-1024x600.jpg\" alt=\"case-study_general_DC-real-estate-scaled-1\" class=\"wp-image-77119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/case-study_general_DC-real-estate-scaled-1-1024x600.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/case-study_general_DC-real-estate-scaled-1-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/case-study_general_DC-real-estate-scaled-1-768x450.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/case-study_general_DC-real-estate-scaled-1-1536x901.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/case-study_general_DC-real-estate-scaled-1-2048x1201.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of market research you can realize when entering China&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few different types of market research you can do when entering the Chinese market. Market research in China includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Social and opinion research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interpretation of data &amp; information about individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Study organizations using statistical and analytical methods and techniques of the applied social sciences to gain insight or support decision-making<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/CHINA-MARKET-RESEARCH-TYPES.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/CHINA-MARKET-RESEARCH-TYPES.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/CHINA-MARKET-RESEARCH-TYPES-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/CHINA-MARKET-RESEARCH-TYPES-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/CHINA-MARKET-RESEARCH-TYPES-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Local research agencies (like ours)&nbsp; realize \u201cmarket survey\u201d through well-known quantitative data collection methodologies such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consumer research:<\/strong> The process of identifying, understanding, and cataloging consumers&#8217; preferences is called consumer research. It helps brands and businesses create a buyers&#8217; persona, and define consumers&#8217; psychology if you will.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interviews and online surveys <\/strong>will give you a better understanding of who your target customers are and what they want.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consumer satisfaction research: <\/strong>Customer satisfaction is one type of market intelligence that measures how customers feel about the products or services they have purchased, specifically looking at whether those meet expectations; exceed them in some way (whether by being better than expected) but also fail miserably when compared with what was promised.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focus groups: <\/strong>with focus groups you can get deeper insights as the participants are selected based on certain criteria. It\u2019s expensive and can create bias<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customers Observation: <\/strong>A member of our team will watch and take notes on everything they do while observing an ideal user interact with their own product (or similar items from competitors). Instead of focus groups, observation is an effective method for getting customer feedback. It&#8217;s less expensive and allows you to see people interact with your product in a natural setting without influencing each other<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Market Research Types in Short:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <strong>look at past sales data <\/strong>to get an idea of which products or services are selling well in China and which ones aren&#8217;t. You can also <strong>survey Chinese consumers<\/strong> to find out what they&#8217;re looking for in a product or service and what their preferences are.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you can <strong>conduct competitor analysis<\/strong> to see what your competitors are doing in China and how you can differentiate your business from theirs. Lastly, it&#8217;s important to <strong>have a good understanding of Chinese culture<\/strong> and how it influences consumer behavior so that your marketing efforts are tailored appropriately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Think Long Term, Set Up Market Monitoring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chinese market is somewhat unpredictable. Market trends, organization, and regulations are changing in the blink of an eye and as a business, you should be ready for that. That is why research in China, should not be a one-time thing but rather constant monitoring of the consumers, the industries, technology changes, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a country that evolves so rapidly, companies need to focus on keeping up with the pace if they want to grow their sales. This can be achieved through a smart monitoring strategy. In short, brands in China can\u2019t be complaisant, they have to be proactive and ride the changes instead of surviving through them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make Your Choice Among the Many Market Research Companies in China?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few questions you can ask yourself when choosing your research services provider in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Obvious, but, Is it a China Consulting Firm?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re looking for a market research firm, it&#8217;s important that they have <strong>familiarity with the area you are targeting<\/strong> <strong>and the geographic factors that impact it<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially true in a market as vast and fragmented as China. Your market entry strategy won\u2019t be the same in China Shanghai or China Changsha 1st tiers cities vs rural areas. You\u2019ll need deeper insights to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the market research company you are talking with experienced in your industry?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ask for the case studies<\/strong>. Multiple industries have different needs and will be looking for different data. If you evolve in B2B <a href=\"https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/pharmacy-healthcare-market-china-export-guide\/\"><strong>healthcare industries<\/strong><\/a>, a consulting firm that specializes in B2C e-commerce may not have the right tool or network to run market research that makes sense for your sector.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/LEAD-GEN-CASE-STUDIES-GMA-1024x535.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/LEAD-GEN-CASE-STUDIES-GMA-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/LEAD-GEN-CASE-STUDIES-GMA-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/LEAD-GEN-CASE-STUDIES-GMA-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/LEAD-GEN-CASE-STUDIES-GMA-600x314.jpg 600w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/LEAD-GEN-CASE-STUDIES-GMA.jpg 1037w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only that, but a market research firm that already has extensive experience in your industry, will be able to provide services at a better cost\/efficiency ratio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much can the market research teams take on, and what is their capacity?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When working with a market research company, it&#8217;s important that you consider their ability to manage the size and scope of your project in time. If they don\u2019t have enough experience or expertise on hand for this task then not only may results be impacted but also client satisfaction as well! They may also be working on any project at a time and yours not be a priority.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ask for a time scope,<\/strong> and how many people will be dedicated to your market research project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What market research tool does the firm use? Does it answer your needs?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your business market entry strategy will be heavily influenced by the results of your market research in China, thus it needs to be adapted to your needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you are already in the market and need to understand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/cn\/our-insights\/our-insights\/five-consumer-trends-shaping-the-next-decade-of-growth-in-china\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/cn\/our-insights\/our-insights\/five-consumer-trends-shaping-the-next-decade-of-growth-in-china\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Chinese consumer trends and behaviors<\/strong><\/a>, maybe you are looking to enter the Chinese market and are more interested in data such as market size, competitor scopes, and pricing habits, or maybe you are developing a new product and need more insights on industry trends and so on. Market research services are broad, discuss with your firm your needs and see what they suggest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will my China market research be just data or data + interpretation?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, you want this market research to give you a <strong>breakdown of your sector in Chin<\/strong>a. Ask the consulting firm if they provide actionable insights, maybe through white papers, customer consulting sessions, and so on. Ideally, the firm can provide an <strong>analysis and a context<\/strong> that will help your company make a decision in China.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/BOIRON-MARKET-RESEARCH.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/BOIRON-MARKET-RESEARCH.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/BOIRON-MARKET-RESEARCH-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/BOIRON-MARKET-RESEARCH-768x380.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/BOIRON-MARKET-RESEARCH-600x297.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">China Market Research for <a href=\"https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/case-study\/boiron-laboratories\/\">Laboratoires Boiron<\/a> &#8211; by GMA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, at GMA, we not only run market research but because we are also focused on marketing and communication in China we will give you our interpretation of the data and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/key-marketing-strategies-for-china-market\/\">suggest a marketing and business strategy<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need to Run Market Research in China for Your Company?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a <a href=\"https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/do-you-need-consulting-in-china-to-succeed\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"68534\"><strong>consulting firm<\/strong><\/a> as well as a marketing agency located in Shanghai, China. We provide you with market research, market insights, and a broad range of services to succeed in mainland China such as e-commerce, online reputation management, social media marketing, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-45.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-45.png 1024w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-45-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/image-45-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, we provide services to every type of company\/brand and adapt our solutions to their industry,&nbsp; goals in China, and budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, we have extensive experience helping brands enter China and have built a trusted network of collaborators over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GMA-Services-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-79156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GMA-Services-1.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GMA-Services-1-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GMA-Services-1-768x542.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, we are a full-service agency with a deep understanding of the China market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/marketingtochina.com\/contact-us\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"34200\"><strong>Contact us<\/strong><\/a> to make an appointment!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is your product a fit for China? 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