Which processing is more profitable: hot industries and data analysis in 2024
In recent years, with consumption upgrading and technological advancement, the profit margins of certain processing industries have increased significantly. This article combines hot topics and industry data from the entire Internet in the past 10 days to analyze the current processing fields with higher profits to help entrepreneurs or investors quickly capture business opportunities.
1. Ranking of high-profit processing industries
| Industry | average gross profit margin | Popular products | Market demand trends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prepared dish processing | 40%-60% | Ready-to-eat crayfish, Buddha jumps over the wall | Annual growth of more than 25% |
| Chinese herbal medicine processing | 50%-70% | Ganoderma spore powder, donkey hide gelatin | Demand for health care surges |
| pet food processing | 35%-50% | Freeze-dried snacks and functional foods | Market size exceeds 300 billion |
| New energy battery recycling | 30%-45% | Lithium/Cobalt Metal Purification | Strong policy support |
2. Analysis of key factors of industry profits
1. Processing of prepared dishes: Benefiting from the lazy economy, searches for ready-to-eat pickled fish, crayfish and other categories on the Douyin platform will increase by 180% year-on-year in 2024. The central kitchen model can reduce labor costs by more than 30%.
2. Deep processing of Chinese medicinal materials: Taking Ganoderma spore powder as an example, the raw material purchase price is about 800 yuan/kg. After wall-breaking treatment, the selling price can reach 6,000 yuan/kg, and the added value is increased by 7 times. E-commerce platform data shows that the repurchase rate of female users aged 30-45 reaches 68%.
3. Pet food upgrade: Functional staple foods (such as joint-protecting formulas) are 40%-60% more expensive than ordinary foods. It is worth noting that the gross profit margin of snacks processed with freeze-drying technology can reach 65%, which is much higher than that of puffed food.
| technology type | Equipment investment (10,000 yuan) | investment return cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum freeze-drying technology | 50-80 | 8-12 months |
| Ultrafine grinding technology | 30-50 | 6-10 months |
| Automated packaging line | 20-40 | 5-8 months |
3. Comparison of regional market differences
By analyzing the 1688 platform data, we found:
• The procurement cost of raw materials for prepared dishes in the Yangtze River Delta is 15% lower than inland, but the labor cost is 20% higher
• The supply of raw materials for Chinese medicinal materials in the central and western regions accounts for 63% of the country’s total, but deep processing companies only account for 28%
• Pet food export orders in South China increased by 45% year-on-year, mainly targeting the Southeast Asian market
4. Risk warnings and suggestions
1.policy risk: The processing of Chinese medicinal materials requires both GMP and food production licenses.
2.Technical threshold: New energy battery recycling requires a hazardous waste business license
3.Channel construction: Online channel costs for prepared vegetable companies have accounted for 12%-18% of revenue
It is recommended that entrepreneurs give priority to projects that meet the following conditions:
• Products have clear quality standards (such as FDA certification)
• The processing process can be standardized and automated
• End consumers have low price sensitivity
Data show that in Q1 2024, the number of newly registered companies in the processing industry will increase by 37% year-on-year, 72% of which are concentrated in the above-mentioned high-profit fields. It is recommended to choose a subdivided track based on local industrial policies and personal resource advantages.
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