State Grid Jiangxi Electric Power Helps Revitalize Jinxi’s Flavor and Fragrance Industry

Jinxi County in Jiangxi Province has long been known as “China’s Fragrance Capital.” Its flavor and fragrance processing cluster has been recognized as a specialty industrial cluster of small and medium-sized enterprises. The county is home to 68 flavor and fragrance companies and has built a largely complete value chain. It covers aromatic plant cultivation, oil extraction, ingredient production, flavor and fragrance formulation, and the manufacture of finished household and personal care products. It also extends to fragrance-themed cultural tourism and wellness. The county’s products are exported to developed markets, including those in Europe, the United States, and Japan.

In the first half of 2026, Jinxi’s flavor and fragrance cluster recorded operating revenue of RMB 6.645 billion, up 16.18 percent year on year. Countywide sales of flavor and fragrance products reached 65,000 tonnes, and output was valued at RMB 6.7 billion. The industry’s export share has remained steady at about 30 percent.

Account managers review electricity needs at the Jiangxi facility of Apple Flavor & Fragrance Group Co., Ltd.

In recent years, the Jinxi County Power Supply Branch of State Grid Jiangxi Electric Power Co., Ltd. has taken a proactive role in supporting the local economy by improving power services for the flavor and fragrance industry. The branch has set up a fast-track service for the industry’s power supply requests and strengthened grid operations and maintenance. It uses big data analytics to track changes in electricity use and demand across the industry. To ensure a reliable supply, it increases distribution transformer capacity and upgrades power lines ahead of demand.

Account managers inspect power distribution cabinets at the facility for electrical hazards

On November 5, account managers from the branch visited production workshops at the Jiangxi R&D and manufacturing facility of Apple Flavor & Fragrance Group Co., Ltd. They assessed the company’s current electrical load and future power needs, set up a direct channel for one-on-one follow-up support, and advised the company on using electricity more efficiently to reduce production costs. They also inspected the company’s power distribution cabinets and other equipment, helping the company resolve problems and eliminate electrical hazards.

Account managers review electricity use in a flavor and fragrance production workshop

The branch has also distributed illustrated guides on electrical safety and taken other measures to raise customers’ safety awareness and help ensure safe, reliable electricity use. These efforts support the high-quality development of the flavor and fragrance industry.

(Guan Yabing)