Vatti(SZ:002035) Zhong Jin Zai Xian·2025-07-17 10:01Group 1 - The domestic gas water heater market size is approximately 13.43 million units, with a year-on-year growth of 8.7% expected in 2024 [1] - In the first half of 2024, sales of gas water heaters on Douyin increased by 104.4% year-on-year, while sales in lower-tier channels grew by 62.2% [1] - The industry is witnessing innovation and premiumization, exemplified by Vatti's "skin-care bathing" gas water heater showcased at AWE 2025 [1] Group 2 - The home appliance industry was one of the first sectors to open up and become market-oriented after China's reform and opening-up [3] - Safety was the primary consumer demand for gas water heaters until around the year 2000, leading to the ban on high-risk direct vent water heaters due to carbon monoxide poisoning [3] - Core manufacturers, such as Vatti, have significantly contributed to overcoming safety challenges in the industry [3] Group 3 - The gas water heater industry in China entered an "accelerated phase" over the past two decades, with shorter product and technology upgrade cycles [4] - In 2013, a major upgrade to "constant temperature" technology significantly improved the bathing experience [4] - Vatti developed patented temperature control technology in 2015, achieving zero fluctuation in water temperature during use [4]