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1. Introduction to the Project

1.1 Project background

1.1.1 Product introduction

Nuts are a classification of closed fruits, with a hard skin and containing one or more seeds (such as chestnuts, almonds, etc.). Nuts are the essence of plants. They are generally rich in nutrition, high in protein, oil, minerals and vitamins, and have excellent effects on human growth and development, strengthening physique, and preventing diseases. According to authoritative research, consuming nuts more than twice a week can reduce the risk of fatal heart disease in people. This is the accurate result of a survey of 20000 men by a US physician health research project.

The project is planned to be built in Antu County, relying on Antu County’s resource advantages of large forest coverage and abundant nut production to construct a nut processing project.

1.1.2 Market prospect

(1) Market prospect analysis of pine nuts

Pine nuts, a type of nut that is rich in nutrients and has a unique flavor, are in increasing demand in the market. With people paying more and more attention to healthy eating and improving living standards, pine nuts are becoming increasingly popular as a healthy food. In addition, pine nuts have a wide range of applications. In addition to direct consumption, they can also be processed into various foods such as pine nut cakes and pine nut candies to meet the different needs of consumers. In terms of market size, the output value of the pine nut industry has continued to rise in recent years, and it is expected to maintain a stable growth trend in the coming years.

Market research shows that the demand for pine nuts is still strong, especially in the field of healthy food. Due to its high nutritional value, pine nuts are highly sought after by consumers. With the advancement of planting technology and optimization of production area layout, the yield of pine nuts has steadily increased, and the market supply is sufficient. The pine nut industry is also constantly innovating, launching more flavors and forms of products to meet the diverse needs of consumers. In terms of exports, as the world’s largest exporter of pine nuts, China’s products have strong competitiveness in the international market, and the export volume has been increasing year by year. At the same time, the pine nut industry is also facing the challenge of sustainable development, and more and more producers are paying attention to environmental protection and sustainability to ensure the long-term stable development of the industry.

The pine nut industry chain will be further improved. From upstream pine tree planting and harvesting, to midstream processing and sales, and downstream wholesale and retail, the entire industry chain will collaborate more closely to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The government will also increase support for the pine nut industry, providing planting subsidies, establishing quality standards and other policy measures to promote the healthy development of the industry.

Product innovation and brand management will become important trends in the pine nut industry. In order to meet the diverse needs of consumers, the pine nut industry will continuously introduce new products, such as pine nut oil, pine nut sauce and other deep processed products, as well as various flavors of pine nut snacks. Brand management will also become an inevitable trend in the future development of the pine nut industry. By strengthening brand building and marketing, we can increase brand awareness and reputation to attract more consumers.

International market expansion is also an important development direction for the pine nut industry. As the world’s largest exporter of pine nuts, China’s products have strong competitiveness in the international market. In the future, Chinese pine nuts will continue to expand into overseas markets, especially in North America, Europe, and Asia, to meet the global consumer demand for healthy food.

In 2025, the future development prospects of pine nuts will be very broad, the market size will continue to expand, the industrial chain will be further improved, product innovation and brand management will become important trends, and international market expansion will also bring new growth points to the industry. However, the pine nut industry also faces some challenges, such as supply chain management, quality control, and market competition, which require joint efforts from all parties in the industry to address and solve.

(2) Market prospect analysis of walnuts

As the main producer of walnuts in the world, China’s planting area and yield of walnuts have been on the rise in recent years, with the main production areas concentrated in Xinjiang, Yunnan, Shanxi, Shaanxi and other places. These regions have a long history of walnut cultivation, with a wide variety of varieties and distinctive features. With the advancement of agricultural technology, significant results have been achieved in the improvement of walnut varieties, resulting in the emergence of many new varieties with excellent quality and high yield. However, there are still some walnut products with uneven quality in the market, and further efforts are needed to strengthen quality management. In terms of market demand, with consumers’ pursuit of a healthy diet, walnuts, as a nutrient rich nut, continue to grow in demand, especially in urban areas and among young people, with the consumption of walnuts increasing year by year. Meanwhile, the domestic walnut market price is influenced by various factors, including production, market demand, inventory, policies, etc., resulting in significant price fluctuations in recent years.

In the future, the domestic walnut market will show the following development trends: firstly, variety optimization and technological innovation will become important driving forces for the development of the walnut industry. Farmers will pay more attention to scientific planting and management, and use modern agricultural technology to improve the yield and quality of walnuts. At the same time, the walnut deep processing industry will continue to innovate and develop more products with market competitiveness. Secondly, the development of deep processing will expand the breadth and depth of the walnut market. Through technological innovation and industrial upgrading, improve the quality and added value of walnut deep processing products, and meet the diverse needs of consumers. Thirdly, brand building and marketing innovation will become important means to enhance the competitiveness of the walnut market. By creating well-known brands and distinctive products, we aim to enhance product added value and market competitiveness. At the same time, utilizing multiple online and offline sales channels to expand market coverage, enhance product awareness and reputation.

(3) Market prospect analysis of hazelnuts

According to the statistical data in 2022 , the valuation of the hazelnut market is approximately 10.06 billion US dollars. Preliminary predictions indicate that the market will continue to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 8.7% from 2023 to 2029, and is expected to have reached a market size of approximately $18.04 billion by 2029. In 2024, the production of shell hazelnuts in China reached 60000 tons, and is expected to have increased to 75000 tons by 2025, reflecting the stable growth trend of hazelnut production in China. China is not only an important hazelnut producing country in the world, but also one of the major hazelnut importing countries. It mainly imports a large number of hazelnuts from Turkey, the United States and other countries to meet the domestic market demand.

Hazelnut, also known as mountain chestnut, is one of the four major dried fruits in the world and is deeply loved by consumers worldwide. As a woody oil plant with high nutritional and economic value, hazelnuts can be used to produce edible oil, so the market demand is high. According to Market prospect analysis, hazelnuts in China mainly exist in wild form and have not yet been cultivated on a large scale. At present, hazelnuts are mainly distributed in Northeast, North, Southwest and other regions of China, with higher production in Northeast China.

Hazelnut, as a nutrient rich nut, has a stable consumption demand worldwide. With the increasing importance of healthy food among consumers, the demand for natural foods and nuts continues to grow. Hazelnuts, as a high nutritional value ingredient, are increasingly favored by consumers. In the field of food processing, hazelnuts are widely used, especially in chocolate and desserts, where the demand for hazelnuts continues to grow.

With the improvement of people's living standards and the enhancement of health awareness, the demand for healthy foods such as hazelnuts among domestic consumers continues to grow. Hazelnuts are not only consumed directly as snacks, but are also increasingly used as ingredients in pastries, chocolates, and other foods. The demand for hazelnut series foods is particularly strong in the high-end consumer market and leisure snack market, further driving the growth of market demand. As an important hazelnut importer in the world, China imports a large number of hazelnuts from Turkey, the United States and other countries to meet domestic demand. At the same time, Chinese hazelnuts also have a place in the international market, especially high-quality hazelnut products are favored by the international market.

The nut processing industry in Antu County has shown tremendous development potential and broad market prospects, based on the deep integration of multiple factors. Located in the hinterland of Changbai Mountain, Antu County has abundant forest and fruit resources, such as high-quality pine nuts and walnuts, which provide a solid raw material foundation for nut processing. With the deepening of the concept of healthy eating, nuts, as a high nutritional value food, continue to grow in market demand, injecting strong impetus into the development of the industry. In addition, leveraging the popularity and tourism appeal of Changbai Mountain, turning processed nut products into locally distinctive tourist souvenirs will further expand its sales channels and enhance brand influence. In summary, the nut processing industry in Antu County is showing broad development prospects and huge market potential under the combined effects of multiple factors such as raw material advantages, market demand growth, policy support, technological innovation, and tourism promotion.

1.1.3 Advantageous conditions of project construction

(1) Policy advantages

The 14th Five-Year Plan for the Development of the National Agricultural Product Origin Market System proposes the establishment of a national level specialty agricultural product origin market. Mainly in the advantageous production areas of characteristic agricultural products such as tea, traditional Chinese medicine, flowers, silkworms, spices, and dried fruits, we will lay out the national level dried fruit production market, promote the regionalization, standardization, and green production of characteristic agricultural products, cultivate a batch of branded products, and enhance quality, efficiency, and competitiveness.

The Opinion of the People’s Government of Jilin Province on Accelerating the Development of Agricultural Product Processing Industry and Food Industry points out that we should vigorously research and develop products such as food, health food, and new drugs. We should encourage large enterprises to cooperate with similar enterprises through acquisitions, joint ventures, and other means. We should continuously build Jilin rice, Jilin fresh corn, Jilin miscellaneous grains and beans, Jilin Changbai Mountain ginseng, Jilin Changbai Mountain black fungus, Jilin high-quality livestock products, Jilin sika deer and other agricultural product brands with domestic and international market influence and competitiveness.

(2) Location advantages

Antu County is located in the eastern part of Jilin Province and the southwestern part of Yanbian Prefecture, along the transportation artery of Northeast China, with roads and railways extending in all directions. The national highway, expressway, railway, and high-speed railway pass through the northeast of the county, and there are two railway stations in Antu County, one is a regular railway station (Antu Station) and the other is a high-speed railway station (Antu West Station), with extremely convenient transportation. Antu County has a broad prospect for opening up to the outside world, and Antu Shuangmufeng Port is the only national level land port on the China-North Korea border. In addition, the Shenyang-Baihe High-speed Railway is under construction and is expected to be officially opened in 2025. After completion, the travel time from Beijing to Changbai Mountain will be shortened to 4 hours, further enhancing the transportation advantage of Antu County. ‌‌

(3) Resource advantages

Antu County is located in the hinterland of Changbai Mountain and is known as a natural green treasure trove. It has unique natural resources and specialty resource advantages, with a forest coverage rate of over 80%, crisscrossing ravines, and good water and soil resources. There are 64250 hectares of red pine forests in the county, with an annual output of 1500 tons of red pine nuts; 38160 hectares of walnuts, with an annual output of 1246 tons; Hazelnut covers an area of 24380 hectares, with an annual output of 510 tons. Sunflower planting covers an area of 1298 hectares, with an annual output of 2300 tons of melon seeds. In the entire Antu County, enterprises that do not process locally are directly sold to other regions, resulting in a significant outflow of resource value.

1.2 Contents and scale of project construction

1.2.1 Product scale

The project produces and processes 5000 tons of pine nuts, walnuts, and hazelnut kernels annually.

1.2.2 Construction contents of the project

The total land area of the project is about 20000 square meters, mainly building some infrastructure and supporting facilities such as the research and development, fungicide refining workshop, nut initial processing workshop, open processing workshop, raw material and finished product constant temperature warehouse.

1.3 Total investment of the project and capital raising

The total investment of the project is 100 million yuan, including the construction investment of 80 million yuan.

1.4 Financial analysis and social evaluation

1.4.1 Main financial indexes

After the project reaches the production capacity, its annual sales revenue will be 53.76 million yuan, its profit will be 16.13 million yuan, its investment payback period will be 7.2 years (after the tax, including the construction period of 1 year) and its return on investment will be 16.13%.

Note: “10 thousand yuan” in the table is in RMB.

1.4.2 Social evaluation

The construction of the project can provide rich employment opportunities for local residents, effectively promote the sustained growth of employment rate, and significantly enhance the market competitiveness and quality of nut products by introducing advanced processing technology and management system. With the continuous expansion of project scale and the sustained growth of market demand, it can make greater contributions to the prosperity of the local economy and social progress, bringing more economic and environmental benefits to the local area.

1.5 Cooperative way

Sole proprietorship, joint venture or cooperation

1.6 What to be invested by the foreign party

Funds or other means can be discussed in person.1.7 Construction site of the project

Antu County

1.8 Progress of the project

The project proposal has been prepared.

2. Introduction to the Partner

2.1 Basic information

Name: Yanbian Bureau of Commerce

Address: 3322 Tianchi Road, Yanji City, Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, Jilin Province

2.2 Overview

Antu County is located in the eastern part of Jilin Province and the southwestern part of Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture. The famous main peak of Changbai Mountain and Tianchi Waterfall are located in the southern part of the county, hence Antu is known as the “First County of Changbai Mountain”. The county covers an area of 7444 square kilometers, with 7 towns and 2 townships under its jurisdiction, and a total population of 210000, of which the Korean ethnic group accounts for 19.5%. Antu has excellent ecological environment and outstanding resource endowment. It is a national ecological demonstration zone, a national tourism comprehensive reform pilot zone, a national export quality and safety demonstration zone, a Chinese ecological origin brand demonstration zone, a Chinese green traditional Chinese medicine export base county, a Chinese mineral water town, a Chinese ginseng town, and a Chinese bee town. At the same time, Antu County is also the poverty alleviation contact point of the Central Policy Research Office and the only contact point for the National Ethnic Affairs Commission’s national action to promote border development and enrich the people.

Antu’s ecology is intact. Having the most important and high-quality natural ecological resources for human survival and development, such as air, water, soil, vegetation, etc. As an ecological barrier in Northeast China, Antu has a forest coverage rate of 87% and an air negative oxygen ion content of over 100000 per cubic centimeter, similar to Hainan; There are the world’s highest quality mineral water resources, with 88 rivers in the area, which are the source of the Songhua River, Tumen River, and Yalu River; The fertile black soil resources in Northeast China have nurtured precious and abundant under-forest resources.

Antu has a pleasant climate. Belonging to temperate continental monsoon climate, with first-class air quality 365 days a year. Antu has distinct four seasons, with an average temperature of 4.3℃ throughout the year and an average temperature of 19.3℃ in summer. It is an ideal summer paradise for enjoying the mountains, water, and nostalgia. In 2017, it was also named one of the top ten summer resorts in Jilin Province, known as the “Thousand-Year Forest Sea, Ten-Thousand-Year Stream, Bathing in Coolness, and Enjoying peace at Antu”; the average temperature in winter is -12.7℃, which is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking, snow walking, and ice sports. It is a winter that can be enjoyed.

Antu has published a large quantity of favorable policies. Antu County is located in a border ethnic minority area and is a key county for poverty alleviation and development at the national level. Therefore, it enjoys a series of preferential national policies such as the development in western regions, the revitalization of the old industrial base in Northeast China, the Tumen River regional cooperative development, and ethnic trade county.

2.3 Contact method

2.3.1 Contact method:

Contact person: Liu Jian

Tel: +86-433-5923006

2.3.2 Contact method of the city (prefecture) where the project is located:

Contact unit: Yanbian Bureau of Commerce

Contact person: Li Jingyu

Tel: +86-13596515933