医美终端景气度跟踪会议

Summary of Medical Aesthetics Industry Conference Call Industry Overview - The medical aesthetics industry is experiencing a slowdown in overall revenue growth, with August showing a 4% increase, influenced by a rise in non-surgical procedures and price transparency leading to a significant drop in average transaction value [1][3] - The average transaction value in July decreased by 5% year-on-year to approximately 3,300 RMB, marking the lowest in recent years. Although it slightly rebounded to around 3,600 RMB in August, it remains below last year's levels [1][4] Key Insights - Major industry players such as Langzi, Yixin, and Liga are facing disappointing revenue growth, with Yixin's retail sales remaining flat in July and August, and some months even showing declines [1][6] - The decline in average transaction value is attributed to increased price transparency, a higher proportion of non-surgical light medical aesthetics projects, and price wars initiated by platforms like Xinyang, which offer low-priced services [1][7] - Medical aesthetics institutions are actively expanding their light medical aesthetics sub-brands, focusing on skin light therapy, injections, and minimally invasive procedures. These smaller stores (500-1,000 square meters) are expanding slowly (3-5 new stores per year) but are expected to be a key growth area due to lower investment and easier scalability [1][9] Operational Differences - Traditional large medical aesthetics institutions and light medical aesthetics stores differ significantly in terms of investment, size, location, revenue, and return cycles. Light medical aesthetics stores require lower initial investments (5-6 million RMB) and have shorter return periods (6 months to break even, 8-10 months to profitability) but operate at lower profit margins [1][10][11] Market Trends - The high-end imported hyaluronic acid products like Juvederm and Restylane are seeing declining sales, with institutions opting for OEM products to reduce procurement costs. Newer domestic products like Gege Needle and Bobo Needle are performing well, compensating for the price drops of traditional brands [1][4][16][17] - The overall market for regenerative collagen products is growing, with Shuyancui emerging as a new growth point, driving market development despite some traditional products experiencing declines [1][19][20] Future Outlook - The industry anticipates continued declines in average transaction value and sluggish revenue growth. However, positive customer traffic growth is expected, prompting institutions to implement more promotional activities and focus on high-margin product lines [1][8] - The medical aesthetics sector typically sees a peak in September and October, with a projected 15% year-on-year growth target for September 2025. Operators plan to boost revenue through repeat purchases and promotional activities [1][15] Product Performance - The sales performance of core products in July and August indicates a decline in high-end imported hyaluronic acid sales, while new injection products are gaining traction. For instance, the sales of the HiTi series from Aimeike dropped significantly, while new products like Gege Needle and Bobo Needle are seeing increased usage [1][18][21] - The overall growth rate for injection collagen products is around 17%, with specific products like Wei Yimei showing a remarkable 45% increase compared to the previous year [1][21] Pricing and Cost Dynamics - Upstream manufacturers have reduced ex-factory prices by approximately 20%-30%, impacting the competitive landscape and prompting institutions to adapt by switching brands to maintain competitiveness [1][26]