Apex Frozen Foods Ltd (APEX) Q3FY25 Concall Summary - Dec-2024 Qtr
Performance Overview
- Apex Frozen Foods reported strong sales growth in Q3 FY25, with a 73% year-over-year increase and a 16% quarter-over-quarter increase, reaching Rs. 231 crores. This marks the first time Q3 revenue surpassed Q2 revenue.
- The company experienced a shift in its sales mix, with the European Union (EU) market share rising to 45% in Q3 FY25 from 36% in Q3 FY24.
- Global shrimp prices continued to rise due to improving demand, particularly in the U.S. market, where declining inventory levels suggest a consumption recovery.
- Despite higher average realizations (Rs. 749 per kilo, up 13% YoY and 8% QoQ), gross margins were lower at 25% due to increased raw material costs (Rs. 372 per kilo, up 21% YoY and 15% QoQ).
- Raw material supply constraints in India impacted profitability, but the company remains optimistic about medium-term growth due to early signs of rising demand and favorable pricing for Indian shrimp farmers.
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