The detailed agenda for the FOCUS Tissue & Hygiene Conference released The 32nd China International Disposable Paper Expo (CIDPEX2025) will be held at the Wuhan International Expo Center, Hubei Province, China in April 2025 with the FOCUS Conference on April 14-15, focusing on key topics such as technological innovation, expanding domestic demand, high-level opening up, and green, high-quality development. The exhibition will be held from April 16-18.

China Yusheng introduces new Optima packaging machine In the OEM sector, quality and efficiency are the core of a company’s competitiveness. China Yusheng Changxing has replaced its old packaging machines and introduced the Optima packaging machine once again. This upgrade standardizes the requirements for packaging bag length and has led to significant improvements in packaging tightness and the reduction of packaging material waste.

China Asia Symbol’s AI smart system empowers wastewater treatment On February 18, China Asia Symbol’s AI intelligent water management system was officially launched. This project is a collaboration between Asia Symbol and iWater Smart Water Management Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Singapore’s United Water. The goal is to achieve efficient, low-carbon, and intelligent operation of wastewater treatment through the use of artificial intelligence technology.

List of Sichuan Province Consumer Goods Industry “Increasing Variety, Improving Quality and Promoting Brand” Benchmarks (first batch) released, multiple industry enterprises selected Recently, the Sichuan Provincial Department of Economy and Information Technology announced and released the first batch of Sichuan Province Consumer Goods Industry “Increasing Variety, Improving Quality and Promoting Brand” Benchmark List. Among the selected items, Sichuan Petrochemical Yashi Paper Co., Ltd.’s Oulu 100% Natural Bamboo Fiber Tissue Paper, Yibin Siliya Co., Ltd.’s Yaseer High-Strength Low-Elongation Viscose Staple Fiber were included in the Sichuan Innovation and Upgrading Consumer Goods List. Sichuan VANOV New Materials Co., Ltd.’s “BABO”, Sichuan Fengsheng Paper Technology Co., Ltd.’s “Fengsheng”, “Hillside” and Sichuan Petrochemical Yashi Paper Co., Ltd.’s “OULU” were included in the Sichuan Key Consumer Goods Brand Cultivation List.

China Yiyi established a wholly-owned subsidiary in Cambodia On February 13, Tianjin Yiyi Hygiene Products Co., Ltd. announced that it had invested 3 million USD in its wholly-owned subsidiary “Cambodia Huasheng Sanitary Products Co., Ltd.” This investment in a factory in Cambodia focuses on the company’s core business. It will not only help the company expand its international market but also enhance its trade risk management capabilities, cultivate international talent, and improve its global competitiveness.

Import and export of China’s tissue paper and hygiene products in 2024According to customs statistics, in 2024, the export volume of China’s tissue paper continued to show an upward trend, with the types of exported tissue paper products steadily moving towards high-end products. The export volumes of absorbent hygiene products and wet wipes also saw significant year-on-year growth.

China Soft International Group’s Hong Kong IPO has been filed with the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC)On February 20, the CSRC released a filing notice regarding the offshore issuance and listing of Soft International Group Ltd., (with its domestic operating entity, Insoftb (China) Co., Ltd.). The notice shows that Soft International plans to issue up to 937.5 million overseas listed common shares and list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

China Softcare files for IPO on Hong Kong Stock Exchange, focusing on emerging markets like AfricaOn January 27, China Softcare submitted its IPO prospectus, aiming for a listing on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Softcare’s main business includes hygiene products such as baby diapers, sanitary napkins, and wet wipes, with brands like Softcare, Veesper, Maya, Cuettie, and Clincleer. The company primarily targets emerging markets such as Africa, Latin America, and Central Asia. Currently, the company operates 8 factories and 44 production lines in Africa.

China Yanjan releases 2024 performance forecastThe net profit attributable to the shareholders of the listed company for the full year is expected to be between 25 million yuan and 37.5 million yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 19.78% to 79.67%. This growth is mainly attributed to responding to market demand, optimizing and adjusting the product structure, and vigorously promoting high-margin, high-priced patented products such as 3D Plus, which have been well recognized by customers.

China Jieya releases 2024 performance forecast Tongling Jieya Biotechnology Co., Ltd. has released its unaudited 2024 annual performance forecast, estimating a net profit attributable to shareholders of approximately 15 to 22.5 million yuan for the year, representing a significant year-on-year decline. The primary reasons for this decrease include a sharp drop in the overall gross profit margin due to intense market competition and a substantial increase in impairment provisions.

China Baiya expects to achieve a total operating revenue of approximately 3.255 billion yuan in 2024, representing a growth of over 50% Chongqing Baiya Sanitary Products Co., Ltd. has released its 2024 performance forecast (unaudited), with total operating revenue of approximately 3.255 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 51.80%. The net profit attributable to the shareholders of the listed company is approximately 285 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 19.69%. Among this, the revenue from Freemore products reached 3.037 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 60.7%.