CTG DUTY-FREE(SH:601888) KAIYUAN SECURITIES·2025-12-21 14:42Investment Rating - The investment rating for the social services industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The report highlights the activation of cross-border trade and duty-free consumption in Hainan following the official launch of the Hainan Free Trade Port on December 18, 2025, which is expected to enhance the investment environment for high-end manufacturing and biomedicine sectors [14][21] - The short drama market is experiencing significant growth, with overseas short drama in-app purchases projected to reach $3.8 billion in 2025, reflecting a 153% year-on-year increase, indicating a shift in content consumption patterns [22][25] - The fashion consumption sector is evolving, with professional sports brands like Lululemon becoming new benchmarks for the middle class, driven by the integration of functionality, fashion expression, and lifestyle [32][33] - The "oil skincare" segment is witnessing high growth, with Lin Qingxuan emerging as the leading brand, achieving a 212% growth in GMV across three platforms in 2025 [40][41] Summary by Sections Hainan Free Trade Port - The Hainan Free Trade Port's launch has led to a direct increase in cross-border trade, with zero tariff policies driving significant growth in imports, particularly in high-end manufacturing and biomedicine [14][15] - Duty-free sales have surged, with a 61% year-on-year increase in shopping amounts on the first day of the port's operation, indicating strong consumer demand [15][18] Short Drama Market - The overseas short drama market is projected to exceed traditional film box office revenues, with a notable increase in demand from the Middle East, which is becoming a new market for Chinese short dramas [22][27] - The platform DramaBite, under Chi Zi Cheng Technology, has seen significant user engagement, with 3.46 million downloads in the past year [30] Fashion Consumption - The report identifies three key trends in fashion consumption: the integration of sports into daily life, the rise of outdoor brands as fashion symbols, and the awakening of specific consumer needs for tailored products [32] - Online sales for professional sports brands have shown remarkable growth, with Lululemon achieving over 5 billion yuan in online sales and maintaining a 51% growth rate [33][36] Oil Skincare Segment - The "oil skincare" market is projected to grow significantly, with the market size for facial and eye oils expected to exceed 11 billion yuan by 2025, driven by changing consumer perceptions [40][42] - Lin Qingxuan leads the market with a 12.4% share, supported by a robust supply chain and innovative product development [41][60]