牧原股份递表港交所，公司：推进国际化战略

Core Viewpoint - Muyuan Foods has submitted its listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with Morgan Stanley, CITIC Securities, and Goldman Sachs as joint sponsors. The company aims to raise funds for operational liquidity, enhance R&D innovation, and advance its international strategy [1][4]. Group 1: Company Overview - According to Frost & Sullivan, since 2021, Muyuan Foods has been the world's largest pig farming enterprise by production capacity and slaughter volume, maintaining the top position in pig slaughter volume for four consecutive years [3]. - Muyuan Foods' global market share in pig slaughter volume increased from 2.6% in 2021 to 5.6% in 2024, surpassing the combined market share of the second to fourth largest competitors [3]. Group 2: Business Expansion - Since 2019, Muyuan Foods has entered the pig slaughter and meat processing business, ranking fifth globally and first in China by the number of pigs slaughtered in 2024. The revenue growth rate of its slaughter and meat processing business from 2021 to 2024 is the highest among large domestic competitors [3]. - The company has made significant strides in international expansion, exemplified by a strategic partnership with BAF Vietnam Agricultural Co., Ltd. in 2024, providing services such as pig house design and biosecurity management [4]. Group 3: Market Opportunities - The global pork consumption is projected to grow from 95.2 million tons in 2020 to 115 million tons in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9% [4]. - As economies develop and disposable income rises in Southeast Asian countries like Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines, per capita pork consumption is expected to increase, indicating further growth potential in the market [4]. - The global pig farming industry remains highly fragmented, with the top five companies holding only 11.8% of the global sales market share in 2024, suggesting room for increased market concentration [4].