The inaugural meeting of China Guangxi Household Paper Industry Association and first meeting of the first session were held in GuigangOn 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.

Pulp and tissue parent roll prices in major regional markets of China in October 2024According 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.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.

China’s tissue paper industry adds 1.368 million tons of new production capacity in the first three quarters of 2024—significant increase in the third quarterAccording 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.

China Beijing promotes home-based and aging-friendly renovation, and adult diapers and nursing pads are within the scope of subsidiesRecently, 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.

CNPPRI signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China Baiya Corporation and established a joint research and development centerOn 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.

China Focus Hotmelt achieved a revenue of 506 million Yuan in the third quarter of 2024In 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%.

China Yanjan Cooperation achieved a revenue of 3.88 billion Yuan in the third quarter of 2024The 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%.

China Jieya Corporation achieved a revenue of 123 million Yuan in the third quarter of 2024In 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.

China Yiyi achieved a revenue of 13.16 billion Yuan in the first three quarters of 2024The 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.

China Coco achieved a revenue of 789 million Yuan in the first three quarters of 2024The 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%.

China Haoyue achieved a revenue of 2.041 billion Yuan in the first three quarters of 2024 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.