Table 10.2.
Distribution costs and gross profit ratios of cold-chain markets in China (2009)
| Items | Fresh agricultural products (milk and dairy only) | Frozen processed products | Biopharmaceutical products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of enterprises | 812 | 301 | 768 |
| Total profit from sales revenue (RMB billion)(1) | 33.026 | 4.522 | 22.719 |
| Total selling and distribution cost (RMB billion)(2) | 19.416 | 1.679 | 5.619 |
| Average gross profit ratio (%) | 23.5 | 16.9 | 30.6 |
| Ratio of distribution cost to sales profit (%)(3) | 58.8 | 37.1 | 24.7 |
Compiled from Global Economic Data, Indicators, Charts & Forecasts (CEIC) China Database; (3)=(2)/(1).