Starch World "Network Enterprise's Journey Across Ten Thousand Miles - Overview of Potato Industry in Zhaosu County, Xinjiang

Overview of Potato Industry in Zhaosu County, Xinjiang:

1. Geographic location: Zhaosu is located in the northwest of Ili Prefecture, Xinjiang, adjacent to Kazakhstan to the west, with an area of 11200 square kilometers;

2. Potato production: This year's potato planting area is nearly 220000 acres, with a potato yield of approximately 1 to 1.1 million tons;

3. Potato prices: Currently, there are contract orders priced at 800-850 yuan/ton, and no orders priced at 500-600 yuan/ton (based on variety), with a general deduction of 2-3% for miscellaneous items;

4. Starch factories: There are a total of 5 starch factories in production this year (with another one in shutdown), among which there are two large factories (Tianshan Snow and Wannong), accounting for more than 50% of the output in Zhaosu;

5. Factory situation: Most of the factory equipment has undergone technological upgrades and updates in recent years, and the equipment quality is relatively high in China. The overall management level and employee quality are average, and the average monthly salary of front-line employees is between 11000 and 13000 yuan.

6. Production situation: Currently, there are sufficient raw materials, production is normal, and the production capacity can be maximized. In addition, environmental protection facilities are in operation, and the treated wastewater is mostly used for agricultural irrigation;

7. Starch production: It is expected that the total potato starch production in Zhaosu County this year will reach a historical high of about 98000 tons (mainly depending on the weather conditions in the later period, which may be even higher), making it the largest production area in Xinjiang;

8. Product sales: Currently, the ex factory price of potato starch is 5600-5800 yuan/ton, with average shipment volume and high inventory;

9. Factory benefits: The economic benefits have significantly declined compared to last year, and currently most enterprises are only in a state of low profit;

10. Overall evaluation: sufficient raw materials, stable production, high costs, average sales, unsatisfactory benefits;

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