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Airports in China Industry Data and Analysis
Over the five years through 2025, revenue for the Airports industry in China is expected to increase at an annualized 14.1%, primarily due to the recovery of the COVID-19 epidemic. Previously, cultural exchange campaigns between China and other countries contributed to revenue growth. However, the industry revenue decreased in 2020 and 2022 due to the global economic slowdown attributable to the COVID-19 epidemic, and fiercer competition from high-speed railways.The Airports industry in China is sensitive to general economic conditions and passenger volumes. Some short-distance airline services may be seen as non-essential, as cheaper substitutes are often available. Airport operations are highly dependent on demand for domestic and international air travel, which have been somewhat volatile over the past five years.The industry's nonaeronautical businesses, such as advertising and property development, are becoming increasingly important to operators. This is particularly the case for large airports with high passenger numbers, which provides further expansion opportunities for nonaeronautical businesses. Additionally, charges on aeronautical businesses are closely regulated by government agencies while the nonaeronautical segment is more market oriented.Over the five years through 2030, industry revenue is forecast to grow at an annualized 4.8%. There is significant growth potential for the industry, as flights per capita in China are much lower than in other developed economies. The industry will develop into integrated transportation systems. Through the intelligent transportation system, passengers can transfer to high-speed rail, subway and public transportation. Multimodal transportation realizes the effective connection between various systems, improving the convenience and efficiency.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Airports industry in China includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released May 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Airports industry in China operates under the industry code 5531. Airports in China provide aeronautical (aircraft landings and take-offs, ground support services and firefighting) and nonaeronautical (advertising space leasing, leasing properties within terminals, parking lot operations and ground handling facilities) services to airlines and passengers. Independent businesses, specialized freight airports and airports for other uses are excluded from this industry. Related terms covered in the Airports industry in China include apron, cargo and terminal.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Airports industry in China include Aircraft movement, Passenger service and Airport fees.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Airports industry in China include Capital Airports Holdings Co., Ltd., Shanghai Airport Authority and Guangdong Airport Authority.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Airports industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed products and service segmentation and analysis of major markets for the for the Airports industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Airports industry in China.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Airports industry in China. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Airports industry in China. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Airports industry in China. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Airports industry in China. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Airports industry in China.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Airports industry in China in 2026?
The market size of the Airports industry in China is $27.0bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Airports industry in China in 2025?
There are 117 businesses in the Airports industry in China, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.8 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Airports industry in China?
The Airports industry in China is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Airports industry in China?
The Airports industry in China is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Airports industry in China grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Airports industry in China has been growing at a CAGR of 14.1 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Airports industry in China over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Airports industry in China is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Airports industry in China?
The biggest companies operating in the Airports industry in China are Capital Airports Holdings Co., Ltd., Shanghai Airport Authority and Guangdong Airport Authority
What does the Airports industry in China include?
Aircraft movement and Passenger service are part of the Airports industry in China.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Airports industry in China?
The company holding the most market share in the Airports industry in China is Capital Airports Holdings Co., Ltd..
How competitive is the Airports industry in China?
The level of competition is low and steady in the Airports industry in China.
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