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China Absorbent Hygiene Products Expo,China Feminine Care Products Exрo- 2024-12
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The Secretariat of CNHPIA conducted market research on hygiene products in Italy
The Secretariat of CNHPIA conducted market research on hygiene products in ItalyFrom 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. - 2024-12
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China tissue paper industry research tour in Shandong
China tissue paper industry research tour in ShandongFirst stop: Yongfang Hygiene Products and Dongshun GroupFrom 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.Second stop: Shandong Sun Paper Co., Ltd.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.Third stop: Shandong ZhuoBi Maternal and Infant Products Co., Ltd.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, followed by a discussion and exchange session. 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.Fourth stop: Asia Symbol (Shandong) Pulp and Paper Co., Ltd.On the morning of November 6, the delegation from CNHPIA visited Asia Symbol (Shandong) Pulp and Paper Co., Ltd. They visited the company’s showroom, tissue paper, pulping and Lyocell production lines, and the urban reclaimed water reuse plant, followed by a discussion and exchange session. 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. Fifth stop: Rizhao Huatai Paper Co., Ltd.On the afternoon of November 6, the delegation from CNHPIA visited Rizhao Huatai Paper Co., Ltd. They visited the company’s extensible paper production workshop and product showroom, followed by a discussion and exchange session. 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.Sixth stop: Shandong Hengan Paper Co., Ltd.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. Seventh stop: Weifang Henglian Lancel Hygiene Products Ltd.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, followed by a discussion and exchange session. 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. Eighth stop: Dezhou Shenggang Paper Co., Ltd.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. Ninth stop: Shandong Hengfa Hygienic Products Co., Ltd.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, followed by a discussion and exchange session. Hengfa places great emphasis on R&D and innovation, striving to enhance product quality. Tenth stop: Shandong Kunsheng Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. 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. - 2024-12
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China’s Jinboshi Group partners with Suzano to develop new product
China’s Jinboshi Group partners with Suzano to develop new productAt 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. - 2024-12
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The inaugural meeting of China Guangxi Household Paper Industry Association and first meeting of the first session were held in Guigang
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. - 2024-12
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Pulp and tissue parent roll prices in major regional markets of China in October 2024
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. - 2024-12
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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 quarter
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. - 2024-12
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China Beijing promotes home-based and aging-friendly renovation, and adult diapers and nursing pads are within the scope of subsidies 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.
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.