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Summary of Wujin Stainless Steel Conference Call Company Overview - Company: Wujin Stainless Steel - Year: 2025 - Production Capacity: Expected to reach 25,000 tons in 2025 [2][3] Key Business Segments Nuclear Power - Order Volume: Approximately 6,000 tons in hand, with expected annual order volume of several thousand to 10,000 tons [2][5][7] - Gross Margin: Currently between 30% to 35%, down from over 40% due to increased competition [2][6] - Delivery Timeline: Long delivery cycles, with full revenue impact expected to take two years [2][5][7] High-Pressure Boiler Pipes - Order Improvement: Orders improved in Q1 2025, with approximately 7,000 tons in hand and 4,000 tons for thermal power [2][3][11] - Gross Margin: Stable at 17% to 20% [11] - Market Outlook: Expected stable growth in the thermal power industry over the next four to five years [10] Oil and Chemical Industry - Demand Weakness: Domestic oil and chemical industry investment is declining, leading to limited domestic opportunities [2][12] - Export Focus: Shift towards export markets, particularly in the Middle East and South America, due to weak domestic demand [2][12][14] Export Business - Revenue Contribution: Export revenue accounted for approximately 15% in 2024, with a target of over 20% in 2025 [2][14] - Gross Margin Comparison: Export products have significantly higher gross margins compared to domestic products [15] - Key Markets: Focus on Middle East, South America, Southeast Asia, and Russia [16] Market Challenges - Tariffs and Anti-Dumping Measures: Limited direct impact from U.S. and European tariffs on stainless steel pipes [4][16] - Oil Price Fluctuations: Slow oil price increases may hinder development in mid-range chemicals and coal chemical sectors [4][17] Overall Business Outlook - Stability: Overall business operations are stable, with no significant improvement or deterioration expected in Q2 2025 compared to Q1 [4][18] - Future Expectations: The company aims to stabilize existing operations while seeking further growth opportunities despite market challenges [20]