Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the synthetic biology industry Core Insights - The synthetic biology sector is experiencing a global technological revolution, providing innovative solutions to major challenges such as health, climate change, and food security, as highlighted by the National Development and Reform Commission's "14th Five-Year Plan for Bioeconomic Development" [4] - The Huazhong Securities synthetic biology index, which includes 58 companies across various sectors, has seen a decline of 9.66% recently, underperforming compared to the Shanghai Composite Index [5][17] Industry Market Dynamics - The synthetic biology sector's stocks have performed poorly recently, with a 9.66% drop, ranking 32nd among sectors [17] - The top five gainers in the synthetic biology sector include: - Novozymes (+27%) - Shandong Heda (+10%) - Yaxiang Co. (+10%) - Pro Pharma (+3%) - Huafeng Chemical (+2%) [18] - The top five losers include: - Xinri Hengli (-18%) - Kasei Biotech (-12%) - Yabao Chemical (-9%) - Berry Genomics (-7%) - Weilan Bio (-6%) [22] Company Business Developments - Anhui Pucan has launched the world's largest CO₂-based polycarbonate production facility, with an annual capacity of 50,000 tons, expected to generate sales of 1.5 billion yuan [23] - Huafeng Chemical plans to acquire two subsidiaries to integrate its polyurethane supply chain, with projected revenues exceeding 6.4 billion yuan in 2024 [23] - Tianchen Company signed a contract for a 100,000 tons/year bioethanol project in Egypt, marking its first venture into the North African market [24] - Kosemet announced a partnership with Shanghai Xinhai Biotechnology to develop bio-synthesized retinol for skincare products [25] Industry Financing Tracking - The synthetic biology sector has seen accelerated financing, with nearly 100 companies completing new funding rounds since the beginning of 2025 [28] - Zhongsheng Suyuan Biotechnology completed a B round financing of 235 million yuan, focusing on iPSC-derived cell therapies [28] - Korean company INTAKE raised approximately 9.2 million USD in a C round financing to develop precision fermentation proteins [29] Company R&D Directions - Jinbo Biotech received approval for its recombinant type III human collagen injection product, marking a breakthrough in high-end medical aesthetics [31] - CellX's mushroom protein received FDA GRAS certification, allowing it to enter the U.S. market [31] - MycoTechnology's truffle sweet protein product received FEMA GRAS certification, showcasing advancements in natural flavoring solutions [32] - Nourish Ingredients and Cabio Biotech successfully commercialized a precision fermentation fat product, enhancing the flavor of plant-based products [34]

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the synthetic biology industry Core Insights - The synthetic biology sector is experiencing a global revolution, integrating into economic and social development to address major challenges such as health, climate change, and food security. The National Development and Reform Commission has issued the "14th Five-Year Plan for Bioeconomic Development," indicating a trillion-yuan market potential in the bioeconomy [4] Industry Market Dynamics - The synthetic biology index decreased by 9.66% to 1437.31 during the week of April 5-11, 2025, underperforming compared to the Shanghai Composite Index, which fell by 1.62%, and the ChiNext Index, which dropped by 4.21% [5][17] - The top five performing companies in the synthetic biology sector during this period were: - Novozymes (+27%) - Shandong Heda (+10%) - Yaxing Co. (+10%) - Pro Pharma (+3%) - Huafeng Chemical (+2%) [18] - The bottom five performing companies were: - Xinri Hengli (-18%) - Kasei Biotech (-12%) - Yaborn Chemical (-9%) - Berry Genomics (-7%) - Blue Biological (-6%) [22] Company Business Developments - Anhui Pucan launched the world's largest CO₂-based polycarbonate production facility, with an annual capacity of 50,000 tons, expected to generate sales of 1.5 billion yuan [23] - Huafeng Chemical plans to acquire two subsidiaries to integrate the polyurethane supply chain, with projected combined revenue exceeding 6.4 billion yuan in 2024 [23] - Tianchen Company signed a contract for a 100,000 tons/year bioethanol project in Egypt, marking its first venture into the North African market [24] Industry Financing Tracking - Synthetic biology companies are accelerating financing, with nearly 100 firms completing new rounds of funding since the beginning of 2025. Zhongsheng Suyuan Biotechnology raised 235 million yuan in its B round, focusing on iPSC-derived cell therapies [28][29] Company R&D Directions - Jinbo Biotech received approval for its recombinant type III human collagen injection product, marking a breakthrough in high-end medical aesthetics [31] - CellX's mushroom mycelium protein received FDA GRAS certification, allowing entry into the U.S. market [31] - MycoTechnology's truffle sweet protein ClearHT received FEMA GRAS certification, showcasing advancements in natural flavoring and health foods [32]