November 2024

Editor: Jiming Ge

Associate Editor: Xianling Fu

Contributing Editors: Juan Wang, Shengyou Zhang, Yang Zhou,                                           Xiaohua Qi

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On October 25, Hecheng Paper successfully started up the 3550 new crescent tissue machine supplied by Baoding Weituo Paper Machinery Co., Ltd. The tissue machine has a width of 3,550 mm, a speed of 1,200 m/min, and a production capacity of 22,000tpy. The energy-saving breathing type hood, multi-stage turbulent flow headbox, and high-performance frequency converter are all independently developed and manufactured by Weituo.

On October 29, Henan Yixiang Hygiene Technology Co., Ltd. officially signed an agreement to establish operations at the Chongqing Highway Logistics Base. Henan Yixiang will set up a wholly-owned subsidiary and lease approximately 40,000 square meters of warehouse space from Prologis to build a “Deeyeo” smart production workshop. This project, with a six-month construction period, will mainly produce “Deeyeo” wet toilet tissue and lotion tissue to meet market demand in Southwest China.

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The two HC-1700CS/2850 crescent tissue machines, cooperated by Asia Symbol (Shandong) Pulp and Paper Co., Ltd. and Shandong Hicredit Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd., have been running steadily. At present, the two production lines have been in operation for nearly two years, achieving a stable running speed of over 1,670 m/min with 100% wet pulp made from short fibers. This exceeds the guaranteed operating speed of 1,600 m/min.

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In the third quarter of 2024, OK Science and Technology Co., Ltd. reported revenue of approximately 108 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 6.52%. The net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was approximately 13.34 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 77.22%.

The operating revenue of China Hangzhou Haoyue Personal Care Co., Ltd. was approximately 2.041 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 1.62%. The net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was approximately 294 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 5.06%. The decrease in operating revenue was mainly due to the reduction in the unit selling price caused by the decline in raw material prices.

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The operating revenue of Hangzhou Coco Healthcare Products Co., Ltd. was approximately 789 million yuan in the first Three Quarters of 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 2.19%. The net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was approximately 22.071 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 18.87%.

The operating revenue of Tianjin Yiyi Hygiene Products Co., Ltd. in China was approximately 13.16 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2024, a year-on-year increase of 33.43%. The net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was approximately 1.51 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 72.72%. The increase in operating revenue was mainly due to the increase in the company’s export orders during the reporting period.

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In the third quarter of 2024, Tongling Jieya Biotechnology Co., Ltd. reported operating revenue of approximately 123 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 26.74%. The net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was approximately 8.0947 million yuan, down 71.57% year-on-year. The decline in revenue was primarily due to a decrease in product sales prices.

The operating revenue of Xiamen Yanjan New Material Co., Ltd. was approximately 3.88 billion yuan in the third quarter of 2024, a year-on-year increase of 7.36%. The net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was approximately 539.08 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 30.35%.

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In the third quarter of 2024, Focus Hotmelt Company Ltd. recorded a revenue of approximately 506 million yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 21.03%. The net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was approximately 9.62 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 73.96%.

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On October 25, Tian Chao, the Executive Deputy General Manager of the China National Pulp and Paper Research Institute(CNPPRI), Cao Baoping, the Deputy General Manager and Deputy Secretary General of the China National Household Paper Industry Association(CNHPIA), and others jointly attended the first edition of “Forum on Women's Menstrual Health” held by China Baiya Corporation in Chongqing. During the forum, Tian Chao, on behalf of CNPPRI, and Feng Yonglin, President of China Baiya Corporation, jointly signed a strategic cooperation agreement and officially announced the establishment of the “China Baiya Corporation & China National Pulp and Paper Research Institute Joint Research and Development Center for Women's Personal Care and Comprehensive Health”. The unveiling ceremony of the joint research and development center was also held.

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Recently, the Beijing Municipal Civil Affairs Bureau, the Beijing Municipal Commission of Development and Reform, and the Beijing Municipal Finance Bureau jointly issued the Work Plan for Promoting the Consumption of Home-based and Aging-friendly Products. It is clearly stated that from the date of issuance of the Work Plan to December 31st of this year, around five aspects including toilet and bathing safety, indoor walking convenience, home environment improvement, intelligent monitoring and follow-up, and adaptation of assistive devices, aging-friendly renovation services will be provided for the households of registered elderly people in the city who have needs, and the purchase of items and materials used for home-based and aging-friendly renovation will be supported. During the implementation of the policy, the households of registered elderly people aged 60 and above in Beijing can enjoy subsidies for the items and materials in the purchase catalogue. Among them, adult diapers and nursing pads are also within the scope of subsidies.

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According to research compiled by CNHPIA, the industry added approximately 1.368 million tons per year of new, modern tissue production capacity between January and September 2024, involving a total of 57 tissue machines—53 domestically made and 4 imported. Of this new capacity, 428,000 tons per year were added in the first quarter, 265,000 tons per year in the second quarter, and 675,000 tons per year in the third quarter. The third quarter saw a substantial increase in new capacity, up by 410,000 tons per year from the second quarter and approximately 320,000 tons per year year-on-year.

According to the data from Tissue Paper & Disposable Products Magazine, in October 2024, the average price of natural color bamboo pulp boards in the Sichuan-Chongqing region remained relatively stable. Meanwhile, the average prices of imported bleached softwood pulp boards in Hebei and bleached bamboo pulp boards in Sichuan-Chongqing increased slightly. Prices for other types of pulp saw a decline on average.

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On November 7, the inaugural meeting of China Guangxi Household Paper Industry Association and the first meeting of the first session were successfully held in Guigang. Dr. Cao Zhenlei, Chairman of CNHPIA, attended the event and delivered a keynote speech.

For non-wood pulp materials, the average price of bleached bamboo pulp boards in Sichuan-Chongqing rose month-on-month, while the price of natural color bamboo pulp boards in the same region remained unchanged. The average price of bleached bagasse wet pulp (calculated on an oven-dry basis) in Guangxi decreased month-on-month.

Tissue parent roll prices remained stable across most regions of tissue paper market. However, slight fluctuations were observed in the average prices of bleached wood pulp tissue parent roll in Hebei and Guangxi, as well as bleached bamboo pulp tissue parent roll in Sichuan-Chongqing. The prices of natural color bamboo pulp tissue parent roll in Sichuan-Chongqing and bleached bagasse pulp tissue parent roll in Guangxi remained unchanged.

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At this year’s China International Import Expo, China’s Jinboshi Group successfully signed an agreement with Suzano, marking the first-time development of tissue paper products made entirely from Suzano’s eucalyptus hardwood pulp.

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From November 4 to 8, 2024, a delegation from CNHPIA conducted a field visit to enterprises in the tissue paper and hygiene products industry in Shandong Province. The delegation visited 11 companies, including Yongfang (Jinan) Hygiene Products Co., Ltd., Dongshun (Shandong) Pulp and Paper Group Co., Ltd., and Shandong Sun Paper Co., Ltd., to gain a comprehensive understanding of their production operations. During these visits, the delegation held discussions with company executives, toured facilities, and learned about the latest developments and future plans of these companies, exploring industry trends together.

On November 4, the delegation visited Yongfang Hygiene Products Company and Dongshun Group, touring Yongfang (Jinan) Hygiene Products Co., Ltd. and Dongping Dongshun Industrial Park. During this visit, they held discussions with company leaders. In response to new market conditions, Dongshun Group is prioritizing quality, adapting proactively, diversifying its product lines, and expanding market channels. This approach has enabled them to achieve growth and success amid new challenges.

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On the afternoon of November 4, the delegation from CNHPIA visited Shandong Sun Paper Co., Ltd. to conduct research and held discussions with the company’s tissue paper division representatives. They exchanged insights on technical research and development, market sales, and production operations. On the morning of November 5, the delegation visited the Sun Paper Cultural Exhibition Hall, the tissue and cultural paper production workshops, and the water treatment center. With large pulp and tissue companies like Sun Paper entering tissue industry, a new development landscape is emerging within the sector.

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On the afternoon of November 5, the delegation from CNHPIA visited Shandong ZhuoBi Maternal and Infant Products Co., Ltd. They visited the company’s showroom and diaper production workshop. Since 2016, Shandong ZhuoBi has been engaged in the development of online laminated cores, initiating mass production in 2018, and has adhered to a differentiated ODM strategy.

On the morning of November 6, the delegation from CNHPIA visited Asia Symbol (Shandong) Pulp and Paper Co., Ltd. They visited showroom, tissue paper, pulping and Lyocell production lines, and the urban reclaimed water reuse plant. Asia Symbol entered the tissue paper industry with a high starting point and continues to uphold the concept of sustainable development, striving for innovation and high-quality growth in the pulp and paper industry.

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On the afternoon of November 6, the delegation from CNHPIA visited Rizhao Huatai Paper Co., Ltd. They visited extensible paper production workshop and product showroom. Rizhao Huatai has been focusing on its core business of “paper replacing plastic” through extensible paper, while actively expanding its fluff pulp business and accelerating its development in the hygiene products industry.

On the morning of November 7, the delegation from CNHPIA visited Shandong Hengan Paper Co., Ltd. They visited the production lines for tissue parent roll and post-processing, followed by a discussion and exchange session. The company boasts a comprehensive quality inspection system, establishing itself as a benchmark in the industry.

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On the morning of November 7, the delegation from CNHPIA visited Weifang Henglian Lancel Hygiene Products Ltd. They visited the post-processing workshop and tissue parent roll production workshop. Henglian Lancel has been dedicated to the production and R&D of absorbent liner paper for hygiene products in the tissue paper industry, driving its transformation towards the high-end market.

On November 7, the delegation from CNHPIA visited Dezhou Shenggang Paper Co., Ltd. They visited the tissue parent roll production and post-processing workshops, followed by a discussion and exchange session. Shenggang Paper impressed the delegation with its advantages in cogeneration and operational flexibility.

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On the afternoon of November 8, the delegation from CNHPIA visited Shandong Kunsheng Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. They held discussions and visited the company’s tissue paper production workshop. Kunsheng specializes in the recycling and reuse of leftover materials from food packaging paper, producing natural color tissue paper, industrial semi-finished plastic granules, aluminum foil sheets, and other products.

On the morning of November 8, the delegation from CNHPIA visited Shandong Hengfa Hygienic Products Co., Ltd. They visited the production workshop and product showroom. Hengfa places great emphasis on R&D and innovation, striving to enhance product quality.

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From October 9 to 11, the Secretariat of CNHPIA visited the MIAC 2024 Exhibition in Italy. During this period, they conducted market research on Carrefour convenience stores in Lucca, Coop supermarkets and Esselunga supermarkets in Florence. By understanding the behavior patterns of Italian consumers and trends in European market, it provides references for the innovation and marketing strategies of the Chinese hygiene products industry.