Market size and recent performance (2012-2027)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 1.0% over the past five years, to reach an estimated $145.7bn in 2022.
Trends and Insights
- The Mobile Telecommunications industry in China has developed rapidly over the past 10 years, with strong growth in service subscribers. Services provided by the industry are increasing in scope and speed, replacing those provided by the Wired Telecommunications industry in China.
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Biggest companies in the Mobile Telecommunications in China
| Company
2022 | Market Share (%)
2022 | Revenue ($m)
2022 | Profit ($m)
2022 | Profit Margin (%)
2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
China Mobile Communication Corp. | ||||
China Telecom Group Corporation | ||||
China United Network Communications Group Company Limited |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Voice services, Mobile internet services and SMS services. Voice services is the largest segment of the Mobile Telecommunications in China.
Trends and Insights
<B>Mobile internet services</B>
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The Mobile Telecommunications industry in China has developed rapidly over the past 10 years, with strong growth in service subscribers. Services provided by the industry are increasing in scope and speed, replacing those provided by the Wired Telecommunications industry in China.
What's included in this industry?
Local mobile voice servicesLong-distance mobile voice services for Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and the global marketMiscellaneous mobile value-added servicesVoice servicesMobile internet servicesSMS servicesOther servicesCompanies
China Mobile Communication Corp.China Telecom Group CorporationChina United Network Communications Group Company LimitedPurchase this report to view all 3 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
CODE-DIVISION MULTIPLE ACCESS (CDMA)GLOBAL SYSTEM FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS (GSM)SMART PHONETIME-DIVISION SYNCHRONOUS CDMA (TD-SCDMA)Industry Code
6012 - Mobile Telecommunications in China
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Pervasive Technology - Mobile Telephone Density. A rise in the number of mobile phone users leads to greater demand for mobile telecommunication services. However, with the gr...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2012-2021) and forecast (2022-2027)
- Employees, including historical (2012-2021) and forecast (2022-2027)
- Businesses, including historical (2012-2021) and forecast (2022-2027)
- Profit, including historical (2012-2022)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
<B>Mobile internet services</B>
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2022
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2022
- Major market segmentation in 2022
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Mobile networks have covered most parts of China. In line with the economic development level and population size, this industry is concentrated in East China, Middle South Ch...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2022
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2022
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2022
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2022
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2022
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Asia Pacific, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Having a loyal customer base. Firms with a loyal customer base typically record more stable growth and can more easily launch new products and services.
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2017-2022
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
In April 2000, China Telecom's mobile telecommunications assets were separated from the rest of the company, with China Mobile Communications Corporation (China Mobile) being ...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2018 through 2022
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2022
- Overview of China Mobile Communication Corp.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2016 through 2022
- Overview of China Telecom Group Corporation's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2016 through 2022
- Overview of China United Network Communications Group Company Limited's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2016 through 2022
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for China Mobile Communication Corp., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for China Telecom Group Corporation, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for China United Network Communications Group Company Limited, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Telecommunications Regulations of PRC was issued in September 2000 by the State Council in charge of the information industry. The State Council implemented an approval system...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2012-2027)
- IVA (2012-2027)
- Establishments (2012-2027)
- Enterprises (2012-2027)
- Employment (2012-2027)
- Exports (2012-2027)
- Imports (2012-2027)
- Wages (2012-2027)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the estimated market size of the Mobile Telecommunications industry in China in 2022?
The market size of the Mobile Telecommunications industry in China is $145.7bn in 2022.
How many businesses are there in the Mobile Telecommunications in China industry in 2022?
There are 1,607 businesses in the Mobile Telecommunications industry in China, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.5% between 2017 and 2022.
Has the Mobile Telecommunications industry in China grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Mobile Telecommunications industry in China has been at a CAGR of 1.0% between 2017 and 2022.
What is the forecast growth of the Mobile Telecommunications industry in China over the next 5 years?
The Mobile Telecommunications in China market is forecast to over the five years from 2022 to 2027
What are the biggest companies in the Mobile Telecommunications market in China?
The biggest companies operating in the Mobile Telecommunications market in China are China Mobile Communication Corp., China Telecom Group Corporation and China United Network Communications Group Company Limited
What does the Mobile Telecommunications in China include?
Local mobile voice services and Long-distance mobile voice services for Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and the global market are part of the Mobile Telecommunications industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Mobile Telecommunications in China?
The company holding the most market share in China is China Mobile Communication Corp..
How many people are/were employed in the Mobile Telecommunications in China in 2022?
There are 457k employed in the Mobile Telecommunications industry in China 2022.
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