Milk Tea Production Machine for China Domestic Market

China is the world's largest food packaging market, with the rigid plastic packaging segment valued at approximately USD 42 billion in 2025 and growing at 6.5% CAGR through 2030. The country's GDP of USD 18.5 trillion supports a population of 1.42 billion consumers with rapidly evolving consumption habits. The ready-to-drink beverage sector, including milk tea, fruit tea, and coffee, has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments in China's food and beverage landscape. Major chains including Heytea, Nayuki, Mixue Bingcheng, and Luckin Coffee collectively operate over 80,000 locations, each consuming thousands of disposable cups daily. The domestic PP resin supply is robust, with prices averaging USD 942 per metric ton in February 2026, significantly lower than European prices of USD 1,510 per metric ton. Key PP suppliers include Sinopec, PetroChina, and Wanhua Chemical, ensuring stable local supply chains. China's thin-wall injection molding machine installed base exceeds 15,000 units, with domestic manufacturers including Haitian International, HWAMDA, Yizumi, and Tederic holding over 75% market share by volume. The competitive landscape favors high-speed servo-hydraulic platforms that balance capital efficiency with production performance.

Milk tea cup production in China must comply with GB 4806.7-2023, the national food safety standard for plastic materials and articles in contact with food. This standard specifies migration limits for total volatile substances, potassium permanganate consumption, and heavy metals. PP resins must meet GB 4806.6-2016 for food-contact plastic resins. Production facilities require QS (Quality Safety) certification from the State Administration for Market Regulation, now transitioning to the SC (Food Production License) system. Manufacturers must maintain GB/T 19001 (ISO 9001 equivalent) quality management systems and pass periodic inspections. For PP food packaging, the resin must be listed in the positive list of GB 9685-2016 for food-contact additives. Environmental compliance under China's increasingly strict pollution control regime requires proper handling of VOC emissions from the injection molding process and management of PP scrap through recycling channels. For export-oriented converters, HWAMDA machines are also classified under HS code 8477.10 internationally, and the CE marking demonstrates international quality standards valued by customers targeting Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern export markets from Chinese production bases. The CCC (China Compulsory Certification) mark is not required for injection molding machines sold domestically.

For milk tea cup production, HWAMDA recommends the SPV5-380 with 3,800 kN clamping force, paired with 8-cavity thin-wall molds for standard 500 mL cups at 0.45 mm wall thickness. This configuration achieves 4.0 to 5.0 second cycle times, producing approximately 6,400 to 7,200 cups per hour. For higher output requirements, the SPV5-400 with 4,000 kN clamping force accommodates 12-cavity molds, pushing hourly output above 8,600 cups. The servo-hydraulic drive system with high-speed accumulators delivers injection speeds up to 400 mm/s, essential for complete cavity filling before melt freeze-off in sub-0.5 mm wall sections. Energy consumption runs 1.0 to 1.2 kWh per kilogram processed, approximately 40% lower than standard hydraulic machines. HWAMDA integrates SWITEK IML automation for in-mold labeling capability, enabling converters to offer premium branded cups. The INOVA controller provides real-time process monitoring with data logging for quality traceability. Being headquartered in Ningbo, Zhejiang, HWAMDA offers Chinese customers same-day spare parts delivery, on-site technical support within 24 hours, and factory training at zero additional logistics cost.

A complete HWAMDA milk tea cup production line for the Chinese domestic market, including the SPV5-380 machine, 8-cavity thin-wall mold, SWITEK IML system, and auxiliary equipment, represents a total investment of RMB 800,000 to 1,400,000 (approximately USD 110,000 to 195,000). This positions HWAMDA at 50 to 65% below European competitors while delivering comparable cycle times for milk tea cup applications. At a production cost of approximately RMB 0.06 to 0.10 per plain cup and market selling prices of RMB 0.08 to 0.15, gross margins of 30 to 45% are achievable. IML-decorated cups offer higher margins with production costs of RMB 0.15 to 0.22 against selling prices of RMB 0.25 to 0.45. Running at 85% capacity utilization across three shifts, a single line generates monthly revenue of approximately RMB 300,000 to 500,000. Most operators achieve full return on investment within 8 to 14 months, faster than any other thin-wall packaging application due to China's massive domestic demand volume. HWAMDA offers flexible payment terms including 30% deposit with balance against bill of lading, and supports equipment financing through partner leasing companies for qualified buyers.