Chongqing—On September 21, the 21st China Hotpot Industry Conference, organized by the Hotpot Committee of the China Cuisine Association (CCA) and Xintian Group, successfully concluded in Chongqing. 

The 21st China Hot Pot Industry Conference includes key discourses about hotpot development, such as green and sustainable development (Photo/The 21st China Hot Pot Industry Conference)

The conference, "Boundless Integration, Intelligent Creation: The Efficiency Revolution of the Hotpot Whole Chain,"  brought together nearly 400 attendees, including industry leaders, brand founders, supply chain experts, and academics. 

Key speakers included Yan Qi, Vice President of CCA, who outlined a strategic vision for the industry's future. Yan Qi emphasized that digital intelligence upgrades, in-depth supply chain optimization, and global expansion are core paths to break through current development bottlenecks. The CCA will improve standard systems, foster innovation, expand international cooperation, and strengthen talent development.

Wang Cheng, Vice Chairman of the Hotpot Committee of the China Cuisine Association and Chairman of Xintian Group, delivered a speech at the conference (Photo/The 21st China Hotpot Industry Conference)

Wang Cheng, Vice Chairman of the Hotpot Committee and Chairman of Xintian Group, stressed the importance of systematic planning for high-quality development, citing food safety as the industry's cornerstone and innovation as its primary driver. The Vice Chairman of Xintian, He Bai, stressed the importance of product diversity to satisfy consumers' needs: "As a leader of Chongqing's hotpot industry, we have developed product lines ranging from sesame oil and sauce to zanthoxylum oil."  

Wang Dama Rap Oil is a representative oil brand for Chongqing hotpot (Photo/Feng Xiaolou)

A major highlight was the release of influential industry reports, including the "2025 Big Data Consumer Report." The report indicates that China's hotpot industry revenue surpassed 600 billion yuan (around 84.33 billion USD) in 2024 and is projected to exceed 630 billion yuan (about 88.55 billion USD) in 2025, demonstrating robust growth. Other publications, like the "Hotpot Globalization Guide" and "Top 10 Keywords for the Future of Hotpot," provided insights into trends and overseas expansion strategies.

The conference also featured the "Hotpot Blockbuster Product Launch," where industry awards were presented. Xintian Group was honored with the "High-Quality Supply Case Study" award, which recognizes its comprehensive strength and leading market position, particularly as China's top-selling hotpot oil dip producer.

The successful conclusion of this conference has provided a high-quality platform for exchange, cooperation, and innovative development within China's hotpot industry. In the future, the China Cuisine Association will continue to promote the industry by embracing openness and integration, advancing intelligent manufacturing, and implementing cultural exchange strategies, thereby writing a new global chapter for Chinese hotpot.