YUNNAN BAIYAO(SZ:000538) 2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-09-12 23:12Core Viewpoint - Yunnan aims to develop its traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) industry into a significant economic pillar, targeting a scale of 200 billion yuan by enhancing deep processing and establishing a robust supply chain with leading enterprises like Yunnan Baiyao [1][5][7]. Group 1: Industry Development - Yunnan has a rich variety of medicinal resources, with 8,138 types of medicinal resources identified, accounting for 44.2% of the national total [4]. - The province's TCM market is experiencing a downward trend, with over 60% of monitored varieties showing price declines as of September 2025 [3]. - Despite price volatility, many farmers remain enthusiastic about cultivating medicinal herbs due to higher potential returns compared to traditional crops [3]. Group 2: Economic Transformation - The Yunnan government is focusing on transforming resource advantages into economic benefits through policies that promote the TCM industry [5][6]. - The "Three-Year Action Plan" aims for the TCM industry to maintain its national leadership, with a planting area of around 10 million mu and an annual output of over 1.5 million tons by 2027 [5][6]. Group 3: Supply Chain and Processing - Yunnan Baiyao is implementing a "six unifications" strategy to enhance the TCM supply chain, including unified planting areas and standardized management [7]. - The company has established several production bases for key medicinal herbs, aiming to retain value within the region through fresh processing [7][8]. Group 4: Market Expansion - The trend of "food and medicine homology" is gaining traction, with increasing consumer interest in health products derived from TCM, providing new market opportunities [9][10]. - Yunnan's geographical advantages and the Belt and Road Initiative are expected to enhance its role as a trading hub for TCM in Southeast Asia [11][12]. Group 5: International Trade - Yunnan has recently expanded its import capabilities for medicinal herbs, with significant volumes imported from neighboring countries, addressing domestic supply shortages [12]. - The establishment of new border ports is facilitating the trade of medicinal materials, further integrating Yunnan into international markets [11][12].