Xin Lang Zheng Quan·2025-05-15 09:55Core Viewpoint - The dairy industry is experiencing a significant downturn in 2024, with a notable decline in revenue and profit across many companies, attributed to oversupply, weakened demand, and high inventory levels [1][2][3]. Industry Overview - In 2023, 19 dairy companies in A-shares reported a total revenue of 184.83 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 7.44%. 14 companies experienced revenue declines, compared to only 6 the previous year [1]. - The total net profit for these companies fell from 13.10 billion yuan to 9.58 billion yuan, with 13 companies reporting profit declines [1]. - The dairy industry has faced a continuous decline in raw milk prices since 2021, with the dairy index dropping over 50% from its peak in January 2021 to its low in September 2024 [1]. Company Performance - Yili Group remains the dominant player in the industry, with a revenue of 115.78 billion yuan, followed by Bright Dairy, New Hope Dairy, and San Yuan Dairy, with revenues of 24.28 billion yuan, 10.67 billion yuan, and 7.01 billion yuan, respectively [1]. - The revenue of Yili Group decreased by 8.24%, while Bright Dairy and San Yuan Dairy saw declines of 8.33% and 10.73%, respectively [2][6]. - The number of companies with revenue declines increased from 6 to 14, indicating that nearly 74% of dairy companies faced revenue drops, with a median decline of 10.75% [3]. Notable Declines - The five companies with the most significant revenue declines include Huangshi Group, Pinwa Food, Panda Dairy, Jiahe Food, and Xibu Dairy, all of which have revenues below 2.5 billion yuan [3]. - Huangshi Group's revenue dropped significantly due to the transfer of its subsidiaries and ongoing diversification efforts that have not yielded expected returns [3]. - Pinwa Food, primarily an imported food company, reported a 24.9% decrease in revenue, while Panda Dairy faced overall product declines due to weak consumer demand [4]. Growth Opportunities - Five dairy companies reported revenue growth, including Huirong Technology, Beingmate, Yiming Food, Tianrun Dairy, and Knight Dairy, with Huirong Technology showing the highest growth due to its focus on plant-based and dairy fats [5]. - Beingmate, specializing in infant formula and nutritional products, achieved a revenue increase of 9.7%, although its gross margin declined due to increased sales discounts [5].