Market Overview - The demand for konjac and its products is steadily increasing, driven by strong downstream demand, leading to price rises[2] - China's konjac planting area peaked at 2.87 million mu in 2020 but has declined to 2.42 million mu by 2024[2] - The consumption of konjac in China has grown from 14.8 thousand tons in 2011 to 54.84 thousand tons in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%[2] Price Trends - The price of fresh konjac has risen from 1.3 RMB per jin in 2004 to 8.8 RMB per jin in 2024, indicating a long-term upward trend[2] - The price of white konjac powder increased from 38,000 RMB per ton in 2002 to 105,000 RMB per ton in 2024, while the price of flower konjac powder rose from 26,000 RMB per ton to 94,000 RMB per ton during the same period[2] Company Performance - Yicheng Konjac reported revenue of 617 million RMB in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 28.76%, and a net profit of 86.72 million RMB, up 64.41% year-on-year[2] - In Q1 2025, Yicheng Konjac's revenue reached 152 million RMB, growing 35.03% year-on-year, with a net profit of 22.70 million RMB, up 36.95% year-on-year[2] Stock Market Insights - The median price change for companies in the North Exchange's consumer services sector was +4.90% from June 23 to June 27, 2025, with 34 companies (92%) experiencing gains[2] - The total market capitalization of the North Exchange's consumer services sector increased from 116.7 billion RMB to 121.7 billion RMB during the same period[2] Industry Valuation - The median TTM price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for the broader consumer sector rose from 70.3X to 73.7X[2] - The median TTM P/E ratio for the food and agriculture sector increased from 43.2X to 47.3X, with notable gains from companies like Knight Dairy (+12.52%) and Yicheng Konjac (+9.60%)[2] Risk Factors - Potential risks include macroeconomic fluctuations, market competition, and statistical data inaccuracies[57]
北交所消费服务产业跟踪第二十期：魔芋及其制品需求旺盛，北交所公司一致魔芋不断探索新应用