BLB(SZ:002286) Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-07-02 10:55Group 1: Industry Overview - The sugar substitute industry is experiencing positive developments, with the sugar substitute concept stocks showing strong performance, particularly in the A-share market, where the market capitalization of Baolingbao approaches 5 billion yuan [1] - The market size of sugar substitutes in China reached 1.8 billion yuan in 2023, with projections to exceed 3.3 billion yuan by 2028, driven by increasing consumer demand for healthier diets and reduced sugar intake [4] Group 2: Company Developments - Baolingbao, a key player in the sugar substitute market, reported a net profit of 50 million yuan in Q1, representing a year-on-year increase of 117.35% [1] - The company is expanding its production capacity for D-alulose, with plans to start a 20,000-ton annual production project by March 2025, aiming for a total capacity of approximately 30,000 tons by 2026 [2] - Other companies like Bailing Chuangyuan and Sanyuan Biological are also increasing their production capacities for D-alulose, with Bailing Chuangyuan's project set to commence in May 2024 [2][3] Group 3: Market Trends - D-alulose, a rare sugar with 70% of the sweetness of sucrose but only 0.3% of its calories, is gaining traction in the market due to its high sweetness, low calories, and safety [5] - The global market for D-alulose was valued at approximately 237 million USD in 2023, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%, expected to reach 423 million USD by 2030 [5] Group 4: Stock Performance - Sugar substitute concept stocks have shown strong performance this year, with an average increase of 20.51%, significantly outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index [6] - Several sugar substitute stocks, including Baolingbao and Bailing Chuangyuan, have seen cumulative increases exceeding 40% [6] - As of July 2, 2023, six sugar substitute concept stocks reported net profits exceeding 100 million yuan in Q1, indicating robust financial performance [6]