stery boxes are gaining popularity in China, with the size of the toy's market expected to reach over 30 billion yuan by 2024, according to an industry report.

一份行业报告显示，盲盒在中国的受欢迎度不断攀升，预计到2024年，盲盒的市场规模将达到300亿元。

Makers¹ of the mystery boxes currently face fierce competition in the market, with the leader -- Pop Mart -- having a market share of only 8.5 percent, said the report.

报告指出，盲盒厂商目前面临激烈的市场竞争，位于领先地位的泡泡玛特占据的市场份额仅有8.5%。

Female white-collar workers and Z-generation college students in first-tier cities are the primary consumers of mystery boxes. Females account for 62.6 percent of consumers, according to the report.

报告显示，一线城市女白领和Z世代大学生是盲盒消费的主力。女性消费者占盲盒消费人群的62.6%。

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Young Chinese like cute items to decorate their desks and homes. The surprising nature of what one gets also excites consumers.

中国的年轻人喜欢用可爱的物件装饰他们的办公桌或家里，（购买盲盒）这种充满惊喜的体验也会让消费者觉得刺激。

China's millennials spend more on mystery toys than any other hobby, including designer shoes and e-sports, according to a report from e-commerce platform Tmall, which is owned by Alibaba.

阿里巴巴旗下电商平台天猫的一份报告指出，中国千禧一代在盲盒方面的花费高于名牌鞋和电竞等爱好的花费。