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Overview - The increasing health awareness among consumers has led to a growing demand for healthy, nutritious, and green foods, with persimmons being rich in vitamins and minerals, aligning with consumer preferences for health foods [2] - The market demand for persimmons in China is projected to reach 4.09 million tons in 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 3.48%, with an estimated production of approximately 4.20 million tons in the same year [2] Market Policies - The Chinese government has implemented a series of policies to support agricultural development, including the "Opinions on Promoting Key Work for Rural Revitalization in 2023" and "Guidance on Cultivating Traditional Advantageous Food Production Areas" among others, creating a favorable policy environment for the persimmon industry [4][5] Industry Chain - The persimmon industry chain consists of upstream activities such as persimmon planting, harvesting, processing equipment, and packaging materials; midstream activities include initial and deep processing of persimmons, while downstream activities involve sales channels like supermarkets, fruit stores, and e-commerce platforms [6] - The area planted with persimmons in China reached 1.1689 million hectares in 2023, marking a year-on-year increase of 5.40%, which lays a solid foundation for the development of the persimmon industry [7]

Overview - The increasing health awareness among consumers has led to a growing demand for healthy, nutritious, and green foods, with persimmons being rich in vitamins and minerals, aligning with consumer needs for health foods [1][9] - In 2024, the demand for persimmons in China is projected to reach 4.09 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 3.48%, with an estimated production of approximately 4.20 million tons [1][9] Market Policies - The Chinese government has issued several policies to support agricultural development, including guidelines for rural revitalization and the promotion of traditional food industries, creating a favorable environment for the persimmon industry [3] Industry Chain - The persimmon industry chain consists of upstream activities such as planting, harvesting, and processing equipment, midstream processing including initial and deep processing, and downstream sales channels like supermarkets and e-commerce platforms [5][7] Development Status - The area planted with persimmons in China reached 1.1689 million hectares in 2023, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 5.40%, establishing a solid foundation for the industry's development [7] - In 2024, the export volume of fresh persimmons is expected to reach 112,400 tons, with an export value of approximately $9.39 million, primarily to countries like Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia [11] Competitive Landscape - The persimmon industry in China is characterized by a fragmented market with a predominance of small and medium-sized enterprises, where over 80% of registered persimmon-related companies have a registered capital of less than 1 million [13] - Notable companies include: - Shaanxi Fuping Dafang Tianxi Green Agricultural Development Co., Ltd., focusing on high-quality persimmon products and traditional processing methods [15] - Shaanxi Yunjipanlong Wine Industry Co., Ltd., which operates under a full industry chain model for high-end persimmon wine and fruit drinks [17] Development Trends - The persimmon processing system is expected to evolve towards deeper processing, with the development of high-value products such as persimmon polysaccharides and tannins for use in health products and cosmetics [19] - There will be an increasing integration of the persimmon industry with cultural and tourism sectors, creating innovative models like persimmon-themed eco-tourism and workshops [19]