新股消息 | 红星冷链递表港交所 2024年冷冻食品交易服务总值约400亿元

Company Overview - Hongxing Cold Chain is a leading integrated service platform for frozen food trading and cold storage services, headquartered in Changsha, Hunan Province [2] - Since its establishment in 2006, the company has developed a comprehensive business model that combines a professional frozen food trading platform with advanced cold storage facilities [2] - The company ranks second in the Central China region for frozen food trading services, with an estimated transaction value of approximately RMB 40 billion in 2024, and is the largest cold storage service provider in Central China and Hunan Province by revenue [2][3] Business Model and Operations - The company's business centers around an integrated service platform that connects producers, wholesalers, and retailers through efficient trading and logistics services [2] - The self-operated trading platform in Changsha covers over 36,000 square meters, with a rental rate exceeding 94% during the reporting period, serving as a core wholesale hub in Hunan's frozen food industry [2] - The total designed storage capacity of the company's self-operated cold storage facilities in Changsha exceeds 1 million cubic meters, with a utilization rate of over 88% [2] Industry Growth - The Chinese cold chain industry is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing consumer demand for high-quality frozen foods and awareness of the importance of cold chain services in maintaining food quality [3] - The total transaction value of the frozen food trading service industry in China is projected to reach RMB 1.7 trillion in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8% from 2020 to 2024, and expected to reach RMB 2.5 trillion by 2029, with a CAGR of 7.1% from 2024 to 2029 [3] - The cold storage service market in China is also expanding, with a market size of RMB 25.6 billion in 2024 and a projected CAGR of 6.5% from 2024 to 2029 [3] Market Position - In the frozen food trading service industry, the top four players in Central China hold a combined market share of 31%, with the company holding an 8.9% market share, ranking second in the region and first in Hunan Province with a 52.7% market share [3] - The cold storage service market is fragmented, with the top five players in Central China holding a combined market share of 9.7%, while the company ranks first in both Central China and Hunan Province, with market shares of 2.6% and 13.6%, respectively [3] Financial Performance - The company's revenue for 2022, 2023, and 2024 was approximately RMB 237 million, RMB 202 million, and RMB 234 million, respectively, with corresponding gross profit margins of 50.1%, 57.7%, and 52.8% [4][6] - The net profit for the same years was RMB 79.1 million, RMB 75.3 million, and RMB 82.9 million, with net profit margins of 33.4%, 37.3%, and 35.5% [4][6]