Company Overview - Jiangxi Qiyunshan Food Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Qiyunshan Food") has recently submitted an application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with Zhongtai International as the sponsor [1] - The company specializes in the research, production, and sales of fruit snacks, headquartered in Chongyi County, Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province [1] - Qiyunshan Food's core products include nine flavors of South Jujube Cake and various other items, with a strong focus on South Jujube Cake, which accounted for over 84% of revenue during the reporting period [5][12] Financial Performance - Revenue for Qiyunshan Food during the reporting period was RMB 217.31 million, RMB 246.72 million, and RMB 339.13 million, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.1% [12] - Gross profit margins were 47.2%, 48.8%, and 48.6% for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively [12] - Net profits were approximately RMB 26 million, RMB 24 million, and RMB 53 million, with 2023 showing a decrease in profit due to increased operational costs [12] Market Position - In 2024, Qiyunshan Food held a 32.4% market share in the South Jujube food market, ranking first in the industry [14] - The overall fruit snack market in China is projected to grow from RMB 66.3 billion in 2019 to RMB 99.5 billion in 2024, with a CAGR of 8.5% [8] - The company ranks ninth in the broader fruit snack market with a market share of 0.63%, facing competition from brands like "Liuliu Meiyuan" and "Haoxiangni" [14] Industry Insights - The Chinese snack industry value chain consists of upstream (raw material cultivation), midstream (manufacturing and logistics), and downstream (distribution and retail) segments [14] - The fruit snack market is characterized by intense competition and a highly fragmented market structure [14] - Qiyunshan Food relies heavily on third-party distributors, with 230 distributors as of 2024, of which 199 are offline and 31 are online [18]