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Core Viewpoint - Tianwei Food is planning to issue overseas listed shares (H shares) and apply for listing on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, following the trend set by other condiment companies like Haitian Flavoring and Food [1] Company Overview - Tianwei Food is a leading company in China's compound condiment industry, listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2019. Its main products include hot pot seasonings, Chinese dish seasonings, and sausage and cured meat seasonings, under brands such as "Hao Ren Jia," "Da Hong Pao," "Tian Che," "Tianwei Food Catering High-end Customization," "Shi Cui Fang," and "Jia Dian Zi Wei" [3] - The compound condiment market in China is expected to grow from 230.1 billion yuan in 2024 to 336.7 billion yuan by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 13.3%, outpacing the overall condiment industry growth [3] Market Competition - Tianwei Food is facing performance pressure due to increasing market competition, with revenue growth rates slowing from 32.84% in 2022 to an expected 10.41% in 2024. Net profit growth rates are also declining, with a significant drop in Q1 2025, where revenue fell by 24.8% year-on-year [4] - The competitive landscape has attracted new entrants, including Haitian Flavoring and Food and Fuling Mustard, which have launched their own compound condiment products [3] International Expansion - To seek new growth opportunities, Tianwei Food is expanding into international markets, with products already sold in over 50 countries, including the United States, Australia, and Spain. The company showcased its brands at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York, the largest specialty food exhibition in North America [5] - The planned Hong Kong listing is seen as a step towards enhancing the company's international strategy and optimizing its capital structure, although there is no specific timeline for the listing [5] Previous Listing Attempts - Prior to the current plans for a Hong Kong listing, Tianwei Food attempted to issue Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) for listing on the Swiss Stock Exchange in December 2022, but this plan was terminated in September 2023 [6] Challenges Ahead - Analysts highlight that Tianwei Food faces challenges in expanding overseas, including the need for local flavor adaptation, competition from larger global players, and higher compliance costs. The company’s reliance on hot pot seasonings may limit its market acceptance outside of Chinese communities and Southeast Asia [6]