China Starch swings to H1 FY26 net loss of RMB 36.8 million; revenue slips 1.81% to RMB 5.02 billion

• China Starch posted a net loss of RMB 36.8 million as revenue slipped to RMB 5.02 billion.
• Operating results swung to a loss of RMB 55.4 million, while gross profit fell to RMB 133.7 million.
• Upstream segment result turned to a loss of RMB 32.3 million; fermented and downstream segment profit dropped to RMB 9.2 million.
• Management cited persistent industry oversupply, higher corn kernel prices, rising transport costs, anti-dumping probes, weaker exports, and intensified domestic price competition.
• Linqing expansion stayed on track with cornstarch line trial runs expected by end-2026; no interim dividend; outlook remained challenging.

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