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可选消费行业观察及2025年信用风险展望
联合资信·2024-12-08 07:22

Investment Rating - The report indicates a stable investment outlook for the optional consumption industry in 2025, with head enterprises expected to consolidate their credit levels due to competitive advantages [1][46]. Core Insights - In 2024, policy stimuli are expected to significantly boost demand for optional consumer goods, although macroeconomic changes may lead to increased uncertainty in personal income and more cautious consumer spending decisions [1][46]. - The textile manufacturing sector is showing positive trends, while brand apparel is experiencing structural differentiation. The real estate policies are anticipated to release demand for home appliances, and the consumer electronics sector is slowly recovering, with AI and core components being the main investment focus [1][46]. - The overall development of the optional consumption industry is projected to remain stable in 2025, supported by effective consumption promotion policies [1][46]. Industry Overview - The optional consumption products include housing, automobiles, furniture, home appliances, mid-to-high-end apparel, electronic products, and cultural tourism products. The consumption frequency of optional goods is lower than that of essential goods, and they are closely related to macroeconomic conditions [4][1]. - In 2024, the global economic growth is slowing, and personal income faces more uncertainties, leading to cautious public consumption decisions. The average disposable income per capita in China for the first three quarters of 2024 was 30,941 yuan, a real growth of 4.9% year-on-year [3][1]. Subsector Analysis Textile and Apparel Industry - In the first three quarters of 2024, retail sales of clothing and textile products in China showed weak performance, with a retail growth of only 0.2% year-on-year. The textile manufacturing sector, however, is experiencing a recovery in orders and profitability [5][6]. - The export of textile products from China accounted for approximately 30% of global exports, but the focus is shifting towards Southeast Asian countries like Vietnam [5][6]. Home Appliance Industry - The home appliance market in China is becoming saturated, with retail sales growth of only 7.8% year-on-year in the first ten months of 2024. The demand for new appliances is closely tied to the real estate market, which is currently facing a downturn [12][13]. - Domestic home appliance companies are increasingly looking to overseas markets for growth, facing challenges such as trade sanctions and delivery risks [14][12]. Consumer Electronics Industry - The consumer electronics market is showing signs of moderate recovery, with global smartphone shipments increasing by 7.8% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2024. The introduction of AI-enabled products is expected to drive further growth [15][19]. - Companies in the consumer electronics sector are under pressure to invest heavily in AI and core components to maintain competitiveness [46][19]. Policy Analysis - In 2024, the government has implemented various consumption promotion policies, including trade-in programs and subsidies for purchasing new appliances, which are expected to positively impact the optional consumption industry [24][25]. - The government is also focusing on creating new consumption scenarios to stimulate growth across various sectors, including home appliances and electronics [26][25]. Credit Status of Industry Enterprises - As of the first nine months of 2024, there were instances of credit downgrades among enterprises in the optional consumption sector, with one company defaulting on two bonds [29][36]. - The total amount of outstanding bonds in the optional consumption sector is approximately 155.99 billion yuan, with a significant portion maturing between 2025 and 2027, indicating potential repayment pressures [32][36]. Industry Outlook - The optional consumption industry is expected to maintain stability in 2025, with leading enterprises leveraging their competitive advantages to solidify credit levels. The overall industry is projected to develop steadily [46][41].