Spirits rise as baijiu shares rally on Lunar New Year demand

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Cao LiJanuary 29, 2026 at 12:21 PM

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Chinese liquor stocks, particularly baijiu producers, experienced a surge on Thursday, driven by increased demand ahead of the Lunar New Year. Kweichow Moutai, the leading baijiu maker, saw its shares climb over 8%, reaching a one-month high. Smaller liquor companies like Jinhui Liquor and Jiugui Liquor also experienced significant gains, rising by their daily limits. The rally is attributed to retailers increasing inventories in anticipation of higher consumption during family reunions and corporate banquets. Rising wholesale prices for Moutai products, specifically the Flying Fairy line, indicate strong industry conditions and further fueled investor optimism.

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Jiugui Liquor 60% Jinhui Liquor 60% Everbright Securities International 60% Kenny Ng Lai-yin 70% Lunar New Year ×270% China 80% Kweichow Moutai ×490%

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baijiu 100% liquor stocks 90% lunar new year 80% demand 70% kweichow moutai 70% stock rally 60% wholesale prices 50% china 40%

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