WANYI SCIENCE(SH:688600) Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-06-06 01:27Core Viewpoint - The ion chromatography industry in China has made significant advancements since the development of the first domestic ion chromatograph in 1983, with a projected market size of 3.936 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 12.33% [1][16]. Industry Overview - Ion chromatography is a high-efficiency liquid chromatography instrument used for analyzing cations and anions in aqueous solutions, relying on ion exchange resin for separation [3]. - The main types of ion chromatography include ion exchange chromatography, ion exclusion chromatography, and ion pair chromatography, with ion exchange chromatography being the most widely used [3]. Industry Chain - The upstream of the ion chromatography industry includes raw materials and component supply, while the midstream involves the manufacturing of ion chromatographs. The downstream applications span environmental monitoring, food analysis, agriculture, medicine, and pharmaceuticals [7]. Market Demand and Growth - The demand for ion chromatography is driven by its applications in environmental monitoring, food safety, and pharmaceuticals, with the global market size reaching $2.97 billion in 2023 and expected to grow to $3.72 billion by 2029 [14]. - In China, the environmental monitoring industry is projected to grow to 47.825 billion yuan in 2024, while the food safety testing market is expected to reach 16.99 billion yuan, both reflecting significant year-on-year growth [9][11]. Competitive Landscape - The ion chromatography market is characterized by high concentration, with top companies like Thermo Fisher, Qingdao Shenghan, and others accounting for 88% of the total bid amount in 2024. Domestic brands are gaining market share, contributing over 30% to the market [20][22]. - In 2024, over 600 ion chromatography projects were reported, with a total bid amount exceeding 350 million yuan, indicating a competitive landscape where domestic brands are rapidly penetrating the market [18]. Development Trends - The industry is moving towards miniaturization and portability to enhance field testing capabilities, allowing for rapid response to water quality incidents [28]. - There is a trend towards integrating multi-dimensional separation technologies to improve separation efficiency and resolution [29]. - The level of automation and intelligence in ion chromatography is increasing, with advancements in automated sample injection and data analysis systems [30][31].