POP MART(HK:09992) Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-11-29 02:19Core Viewpoint - The future potential of China's new consumption sector relies on the ability to create new IPs, continuously resonate with consumers, and expand internationally [1][4]. Group 1: Market Overview - The global toy market is projected to grow from 8.7 billion yuan in 2015 to 44.8 billion yuan by 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of nearly 23% [3]. - North America, Europe, and China are currently the top three markets for toys, with emerging markets in Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe also experiencing rapid growth [3]. Group 2: International Expansion - Numerous Chinese new consumption companies, including Miniso, Luckin Coffee, and Heytea, are entering overseas markets to seek higher profit margins [3]. - Pop Mart's toy brand TOP TOY is accelerating its overseas store openings [3]. Group 3: Insights from Industry Experts - Keywise's fund manager Xu Tao noted that successful toy IP companies can stand out in international markets due to their creativity, global influence, penetration, and marketing capabilities [4]. - Xu emphasized that the future growth of China's new consumption sector will depend on the ability to create new IPs and resonate with consumers, with North America being a key focus for expansion [4]. Group 4: U.S. Market Potential - Pop Mart's COO, Si De, highlighted the large and strong purchasing power of the U.S. market, along with a high demand for IP design and related products [5]. - The U.S. retail environment is mature, providing a solid foundation for retail talent and shopping center systems, although the pace of product updates and creative design may not match China's efficiency [5]. - Si De mentioned that the company has spent two years building a capable team to navigate the U.S. retail landscape, leading to rapid growth since last year [5].