Want Want China Holdings Ltd.
Industry Group: Food Products
Country/Region: Hong Kong
Identifier: HKG:151
Want Want is a leading player in the China packaged food and beverage sector. The company was founded in 1962 in Taiwan and entered the mainland Chinese market in 1989. Its flagship products, such as Hot-Kid milk and Want Want rice crackers, are market leaders in the respective segments. With a primary focus on mainland China, the company also exports to overseas markets. As of March 2024, Want Want China had 420 sales offices, 34 production bases, and 76 factories on the Chinese mainland and worked with around 10,000 distributors.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Food Products 321 out of 563
Universe
Global Universe 12429 out of 15132
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| Want Want China Holdings Ltd. |
34.9
High
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