Core Insights - The pet economy is experiencing significant growth, prompting many listed companies to enter the pet sector, reflecting a strategic intent to seek new growth avenues and the maturation of China's pet consumption market [1][7] Group 1: Company Movements - Jinhe Biological (002688.SZ) announced the establishment of a wholly-owned subsidiary, Jinhe Aichongyi (Shanghai) Biotechnology Co., with a registered capital of 10 million yuan, focusing on AI-enabled pet care solutions [1][3] - Delisi (002330.SZ) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Xiamen Haifusheng Food Group and New Sanhe (Yantai) Food Co., to collaborate on product supply, market expansion, and the development of freeze-dried pet food [4][5] - Huashanghuan (002695.SZ) acquired a 51% stake in Fujian Lixing Food Co. for 494.7 million yuan, which has significant freeze-drying production capabilities [6] Group 2: Market Trends - The global pet industry is projected to grow from approximately $207 billion in 2024 to $270.8 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5% [7] - The Chinese pet market is expected to reach 300.2 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a 7.5% increase from 2023, and is projected to grow to 404.2 billion yuan by 2027 [7] Group 3: Company Performance - Companies in the pet industry are showing strong performance, with Guibao Pet (301498.SZ) reporting a 32.72% increase in revenue to 3.221 billion yuan in the first half of 2025 [8] - Zhongchong Co. (002891.SZ) achieved a revenue of 2.432 billion yuan, a 24.32% year-on-year increase, with a net profit growth of 42.56% [8] - Tianyuan Pet (301335.SZ) reported a revenue of 1.435 billion yuan, up 14.59%, and a net profit increase of 20.14% [8] Group 4: Industry Insights - Analysts indicate that the pet sector will maintain high growth, with trends towards functional and refined products tailored to different pet life stages [9] - Companies are encouraged to innovate and differentiate to build core competitiveness amid increasing industry competition [9]