Overview - China is the world's largest consumer of edible oil, with a daily per capita intake far exceeding recommended levels, leading to a growing demand for healthy cooking oils due to increasing rates of chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity [1][15] - The market for glycerol diester oil (DAG oil) is expanding, with a projected market size of 17.977 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 0.21% [1][15] Development Background - Rising living standards have increased consumer willingness to pay higher prices for high-end, healthy oils, with DAG oil gaining market share as a functional oil [8] - The Chinese population's high daily cooking oil consumption and the prevalence of chronic diseases have intensified the demand for healthy oils [8] Industry Chain - The upstream of the DAG oil industry includes suppliers of soybean oil, rapeseed oil, peanut oil, corn oil, and other raw materials, as well as suppliers of fat enzyme preparations, water, glycerol, and production equipment [10] - The midstream consists of DAG oil production companies, while the downstream includes supermarkets, convenience stores, specialty oil shops, and e-commerce platforms [10] Consumer Demographics - The primary consumers of DAG oil include health-conscious elderly individuals, those with chronic diseases, weight loss seekers, and young people pursuing a healthy lifestyle, with the elderly demographic accounting for over 80% of the consumer base [13] Competitive Landscape - The DAG oil industry in China has relatively few companies compared to mainstream oils, leading to moderate competition [17] - Key players include Changshouhua Food Co., Ltd., Zhidai Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Shanbainian Food Technology Co., Ltd., and Yihai Kerry Arawana Holdings Co., Ltd., among others [17][19] Industry Trends - The demand for healthy cooking oils is expected to continue increasing, with DAG oil being recognized for its fat-reducing and blood lipid-regulating properties [23] - Companies are likely to enhance market promotion and education efforts, developing differentiated products targeting various consumer groups, including high-purity products for the elderly and affordable options for younger consumers [23]

Core Viewpoint - The city of Zouping has successfully cultivated 4 global "champion products" and 5 national "champion products" across various industries, significantly enhancing its industrial economy and reinforcing its brand as an "industrial strong city" [1] Group 1: Technology and Innovation - Zouping prioritizes technological innovation in its industrial development, focusing on transforming traditional industries, breaking through in emerging industries, and enhancing specialty industries [2] - The traditional industry is transitioning to "smart manufacturing," with significant improvements in energy and water efficiency, achieving a 40% and 20% reduction respectively [2] - In the emerging industry, Zouping has established a high-end aluminum and equipment manufacturing cluster, with the aluminum sector generating over 270 billion yuan in revenue and high-end aluminum products accounting for 77% of the market [3] Group 2: Industrial Ecosystem and Support - Zouping is enhancing its business environment by focusing on four areas: carriers, elements, platforms, and services, to create a favorable ecosystem for industrial development [4] - The city has expanded its economic development zone from 8.2 square kilometers to 15 square kilometers, providing ample space for project implementation [4] - Zouping has a robust energy supply capacity, with nearly 9 million kilowatts of electricity and 15 billion cubic meters of gas available to meet industrial needs [4] Group 3: Financial and Talent Support - The city is actively securing industrial land and plans to build or renovate 250,000 square meters of standard factories this year, aiming to reduce land costs by 50% [5] - Zouping has established a talent fund of 1 billion yuan and a 10 billion yuan entrepreneurship fund to attract high-level talent [5] - The city has seen a significant increase in technology-based small and medium-sized enterprises, with 285 new companies established, doubling the total since 2021 [6] Group 4: High-Quality Development and Market Expansion - Zouping aims to deepen its integration into the "5210N" modern industrial cluster, focusing on enhancing the "champion products" brand and promoting the development of advantageous industries [7] - The city plans to support "champion product" companies in refining their core technologies and expanding their product offerings to increase market share [7] - Zouping is committed to developing its industrial clusters, particularly in high-end aluminum, smart textiles, and food processing, with projected revenues of 1.5 billion yuan and 300 billion yuan respectively by the end of the 14th Five-Year Plan [8] Group 5: Industrial Growth and Project Development - Zouping is focused on achieving its annual investment goals and has initiated 110 key projects, aiming for 100% completion of planned investments this year [9] - The city is actively supporting over 491 industrial enterprises to help them secure orders and expand their markets, with a target of reaching an industrial output value of 280 billion yuan [9]