Investment Rating - The industry rating is maintained as "Increase" [4] Core Views - In the second quarter of 2025, the average price of live pigs is expected to be 14.5 CNY/kg, a decrease of 4.6% from the previous quarter and 11.4% year-on-year. However, due to the decline in raw material prices and improved breeding performance, listed companies are optimizing costs [15][16] - The poultry sector is facing challenges, with yellow feathered chicken prices remaining low at an average of 11.3 CNY/kg, down 2.4% quarter-on-quarter and 15.5% year-on-year. The profitability of leading companies like Wen's Group may be under pressure due to these price declines [15][16] - The feed sector is benefiting from stable pig prices and rising aquatic product prices, with Haida Group expected to achieve a feed sales volume of approximately 13.65 million tons in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of about 26% [15][16] Summary by Sections Livestock Farming - The national price of lean meat pigs is 14.54 CNY/kg, down 2% from last week. The current valuation remains relatively low, with a focus on leading companies and low-cost high-growth targets such as Muyuan Foods and Wen's Group [2][16] - The average price of white feathered chickens is 6.24 CNY/kg, down 7.6% from last week, while chicken product prices average 8.38 CNY/kg, down 0.9% [16][30] - The price of parent stock chicken chicks is 47.2 CNY/set, up 1% week-on-week, while the price of meat chicken chicks is 0.99 CNY each, down 27.2% [26][28] Feed Sector - Haida Group is expected to achieve a net profit of 1.218-1.518 billion CNY in the second quarter, with a year-on-year change of -3.64% to +20.1% [15][16] - The pet feed industry continues to maintain high growth, with expectations for Zhongchong Group to achieve a net profit of approximately 120 million CNY in the second quarter, a year-on-year increase of about 40% [15][16] Agricultural Products - The approval of genetically modified varieties is expected to lead to commercial sales, with potential growth for industry companies as actual transaction prices and profit distribution are confirmed [16] - The fluctuation of agricultural product prices is increasing, and leading feed companies are expected to replace smaller companies due to their advantages in procurement, scale, and capital [16]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent decline in pig prices and the overall performance of the pig farming industry, highlighting changes in supply, demand, and pricing dynamics [3][4]. Group 1: Pig Price Trends - As of July 11, the average price of external three yuan pigs in China was 14.81 yuan/kg, reflecting a week-on-week decrease of 3.52%. The average price for 15 kg piglets was 31.89 yuan/kg, showing a week-on-week increase of 1.79% [3]. - The average weight of market pigs sold this week was 129.03 kg, which is an increase of 0.39 kg compared to the previous week. The national frozen product inventory rate rose to 14.31%, up by 0.08 percentage points [3]. Group 2: June Sales Report Analysis - In June, 13 listed pig companies collectively sold 16.2681 million pigs, representing a month-on-month increase of 2.65% and a year-on-year increase of 47.55%. Major companies like Muyuan, Wens, and New Hope saw varying changes in their sales volumes [4]. - The total number of market pigs sold in June was approximately 13.5449 million, with a month-on-month increase of 3.30% and a year-on-year increase of 43.36%. The sales of piglets decreased slightly by 1.90% month-on-month but increased by 74.14% year-on-year [4]. - The average selling price of market pigs decreased due to inventory reduction, with most companies experiencing a price drop of less than 3% month-on-month and approximately 20% year-on-year [4]. Group 3: Weight and Pricing Dynamics - The average weight of market pigs sold in June was 125.06 kg, down by 0.77 kg month-on-month, indicating a trend towards reducing weight as companies adjust to market conditions [4]. - The average selling price varied among companies, with the lowest at 13.23 yuan/kg and the highest at 15.57 yuan/kg, with most companies maintaining prices between 14-15 yuan/kg [4].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the agricultural sector, particularly emphasizing the pig farming industry as a key area for investment opportunities [2][4]. Core Insights - The report highlights the ongoing "anti-involution" trend in the pig farming industry, suggesting that this will lead to improved profitability and stability for leading pig farming companies. It recommends focusing on high-quality pig farming enterprises with excellent cost management [3][4]. - The report notes a 1.1% increase in the Shenwan Agricultural, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery Index, outperforming the 0.8% rise in the CSI 300 Index during the week [3][4]. - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring the mid-year performance of the pet food industry, which is expected to show growth despite potential impacts from U.S.-China trade tensions [3][4]. Summary by Sections Pig Farming - The average weight of pigs sold by listed companies decreased in June, with a national average of 128.6 kg, down 0.9 kg from May. The report indicates that the industry is responding positively to policies aimed at stabilizing production and reducing inventory [3][4]. - The average price of live pigs as of July 13 was 14.69 yuan/kg, reflecting a week-on-week decrease of 1.7% [3][4]. Poultry Farming - The report notes a seasonal decline in chick prices, with the average price of white feather broiler chicks at 0.81 yuan/chick, down 29.0% week-on-week. The average price of broiler chickens was 3.05 yuan/kg, down 9.5% [3][4]. - It anticipates a rebound in chick prices as the market adjusts to avoid overproduction during the hottest months [3][4]. Pet Food Industry - The pet food sector saw online sales reach 12.26 billion yuan from January to May 2025, a year-on-year increase of 17%. Despite challenges from trade tensions, the long-term growth potential of domestic brands remains strong [3][4]. Animal Health - The report indicates a 15.8% year-on-year increase in vaccine approvals, with 9,128 batches approved from January to May 2025. This reflects a recovery in demand for animal health products as profitability in livestock farming stabilizes [3][4]. Stock Performance - The report lists the top-performing stocks in the agricultural sector, with Guotou Zhonglu leading at a 61.1% increase, followed by Zhenghong Technology at 15.1% and Jinhai Biological at 11.1% [3][4]. Conversely, the worst performers included Guobao Pet at -15.9% and Zhongchong Co. at -7.4% [3][4].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the agricultural sector [1][4]. Core Viewpoints - The report is optimistic about the reversal of the beef cycle, recommending investments in livestock, pet industries, and companies with low valuations in the pig and poultry sectors [3][4]. - The beef price remains strong during the off-season, indicating a potential upward trend in the beef cycle for 2025 [1][3]. - The supply of pigs is expected to maintain low volatility, with a forecast for continued price stability in 2025 [1][3]. Summary by Sections 1. Weekly Overview and Data Summary - The report highlights that beef prices are resilient during the off-season, while pig prices show strong support [1]. - As of July 11, 2025, the price of live pigs is 14.70 CNY/kg, down 3.86% week-on-week, while the price of 7kg piglets is approximately 445 CNY/head, up 2.75% week-on-week [1]. 2. Fundamental Tracking 2.1 Swine - The price of live pigs is expected to maintain low volatility, with a forecast for continued market stability in 2025 [1][14]. 2.2 Poultry - The report notes a reduction in parent stock and structural changes in the poultry market, with consumption gradually shifting upwards [1][15]. 2.3 Beef - The domestic beef market price is 59.23 CNY/kg as of July 11, 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 27.38% [1][16]. 3. Key Company Profit Forecasts and Investment Ratings - Companies such as Guangming Meat Industry, Muyuan Foods, and Haida Group are rated as "Outperform" with respective earnings per share (EPS) forecasts for 2025 of 0.53, 3.57, and 2.64 CNY [4].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The supply contraction and macroeconomic catalysts are expected to resonate positively, with strong support for pig prices in Q3 2025 [4][5] - The leading pig companies are reporting significant profit increases for Q2 2025, with a notable rise in pig output and a decrease in production costs, indicating a potential for sustained profitability [4][13] - The beef cycle remains supported by rising calf prices and a decrease in cattle inventory, suggesting a favorable outlook for beef prices in the latter half of 2025 and into 2026 [6][29] Summary by Sections Weekly Observation - Leading pig companies are expected to report substantial profit growth for H1 2025, with estimates for Muyuan Foods indicating a net profit of 10.2-10.7 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1129.97% to 1190.26% [4][13] - The average cost of production for Muyuan Foods has decreased to below 12.1 yuan/kg, supporting profitability through the cycle [4][13] Market Performance - The agricultural index has risen by 1.09% in the week of July 4-11, 2025, aligning with the overall market performance [39][41] - The pig farming sector is experiencing a supply contraction, which is expected to drive pig prices upward after a period of fluctuation [5][14] Price Tracking - As of July 11, 2025, the average price of pigs is 14.81 yuan/kg, reflecting a decrease of 0.54% from the previous week, while the price of piglets has increased by 1.79% to 31.89 yuan/kg [48][49] - The wholesale price of beef is reported at 69.82 yuan/kg, showing a slight increase of 0.07% [56] Recommendations - The report recommends investment in leading companies such as Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuffs, and others in the pig farming sector due to improving investment logic and favorable market conditions [6][35] - In the feed sector, companies like Haida Group and New Hope are recommended due to strong domestic and overseas demand [35]

Investment Rating - Industry Rating: Outperform the market (maintained rating) [12] Core Views - The report emphasizes the importance of the pig sector, noting a slowdown in the growth rate of breeding sows in June, and highlights the expectation gap in the pig market [1][2] - The pet sector is witnessing a rise in domestic brands and a positive trend in pet food exports, indicating a robust growth potential [3][4] - The poultry sector is focusing on the breeding gap for white chickens and the marginal improvement in demand for yellow chickens, with investment recommendations based on supply and demand dynamics [5][6][7] - The planting sector is prioritizing food security and the strategic importance of biological breeding, with recommendations for key seed and agricultural companies [9][10] - The feed sector is recommended for companies with increasing market share and consistent performance, while the animal health sector is advised to focus on new demands and innovative products [24][25] Summary by Sections Pig Sector - As of July 12, the average price of pigs in China is 14.91 CNY/kg, down 2.42% from the previous week, with self-breeding profits around 177 CNY per head [1][16] - The report highlights the low valuation and expectation gap in the pig sector, recommending leading companies such as Muyuan Foods and Wens Foodstuffs [2][16] Pet Sector - In June 2025, pet sales on Douyin reached 964 million CNY, a year-on-year increase of 73.97%, indicating strong growth for domestic brands [3][17] - Pet food exports from China increased by 10.89% year-on-year in the first five months of 2025, reaching 41.75 billion CNY [4][17] Poultry Sector - The report notes a 33.46% year-on-year decline in the breeding stock of grandparent chickens due to import restrictions, with a total of 529,300 sets updated in the first half of 2025 [5][19] - Investment recommendations include focusing on companies like Shengnong Development and Yisheng Livestock [6][20] Planting Sector - The report stresses the need for high yield production to ensure food security, with a focus on integrating advanced agricultural technologies [9][23] - Key recommendations include leading seed companies such as Longping High-Tech and Dabeinong [10][23] Feed and Animal Health Sectors - The feed sector is highlighted for companies like Haida Group, which is expected to benefit from market share growth and performance consistency [24][26] - The animal health sector is advised to focus on new product development and market expansion, particularly in the pet health segment [25][26]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery sector [4] Core Viewpoints - Recent policy guidance has led to a rapid decline in post-slaughter weight, allowing for a rebalancing of volume and price, with positive expectations for pig prices [3] - The long-term perspective indicates that the bottom of the production capacity cycle is becoming clearer, suggesting a potential long-term profit upturn for the sector [3] - The report highlights investment opportunities in various segments, including pig farming, feed, and planting chains, as well as the pet food sector [3] Summary by Sections Pig Farming Sector - In June, 13 listed pig companies collectively slaughtered 16.2681 million pigs, a month-on-month increase of 2.65% and a year-on-year increase of 47.55% [2][13] - The average selling price of pigs decreased by approximately 3% month-on-month and about 20% year-on-year, with prices ranging from 13.23 to 15.57 yuan/kg [14][15] - The average weight of slaughtered pigs in June was 125.06 kg, down 0.77 kg from May, indicating a trend towards reducing weight [17] Market Dynamics - The national average price for live pigs was 14.81 yuan/kg as of July 11, reflecting a week-on-week decline of 3.52% [28] - The demand for pork is weakening due to high temperatures affecting consumption and rising storage costs, leading to a gradual loosening of supply-demand dynamics [28] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on leading companies such as Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff, and Juxing Agriculture, as well as companies in the feed and animal health sectors like Haida Group and Ruipu Biological [3] - In the planting chain, opportunities are highlighted for companies like Suqian Agricultural Development and Beidahuang [3] Other Segments - The pet food industry is experiencing growth, with increasing recognition of domestic brands and continuous growth of leading companies [3]

Core Viewpoint - The domestic pig farming industry is experiencing a weak price environment due to strong supply and weak demand, leading to a slow recovery in profitability for listed pig companies [3][4][9] Group 1: Sales Performance of Listed Pig Companies - In June, the average sales price of live pigs for listed companies generally declined year-on-year and month-on-month, with a drop of 15% to 20% [4][5] - Muyuan Foods (002714.SZ) achieved a record monthly sales volume of 7.019 million pigs in June, with a month-on-month increase of 9.57%, resulting in a sales revenue of 12.799 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 27.65% [5][6] - Wens Foodstuff Group (300498.SZ) maintained a sales volume of over 3 million pigs, selling 3.0073 million pigs in June, with a revenue of 4.92 billion yuan, reflecting a month-on-month price drop of 1.98% [6] - Smaller pig companies showed significant sales variation, with some doubling their sales while others saw a decrease of over 10% [4][5] Group 2: Market Trends and Price Movements - The pig price hit a 16-month low in June, dropping to 13.96 yuan/kg, but began to recover in July, reaching 15.31 yuan/kg, the highest since the Spring Festival [4][8] - The agricultural authorities are guiding the industry towards destocking and capacity reduction, indicating that the current pig cycle has moved past its bottom [3][9] - Analysts suggest that the "anti-involution" measures may help stabilize prices and improve profitability in the long term, as the industry shifts towards higher quality competition [9][10] Group 3: Future Outlook - The Ministry of Agriculture plans to reduce the breeding sow inventory by approximately 1 million heads to optimize production and improve quality [10] - The industry is expected to enter a new era of high-quality competition, with a focus on cost management and disease prevention becoming critical for large-scale farming enterprises [10] - The supply constraints in the pig industry may become a new normal, with limited expansion expected in the coming years, potentially leading to improved profitability for quality enterprises [10]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the significant turnaround in the performance of Muyuan Foods (牧原股份) in the first half of the year, with a projected net profit of 10.2 billion to 10.7 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of over 1100% [2][3]. Group 1: Company Performance - Muyuan's profit surge is attributed not to pig prices but to increased output and effective cost control [3]. - The company achieved a sales volume of 38.394 million pigs in the first half, a year-on-year increase of 18.54%, with a notable 168% increase in piglet sales [26]. - The average breeding cost for Muyuan in 2024 is projected to be 14 yuan per kilogram, with costs decreasing to 12-12.1 yuan per kilogram by June, nearing the annual target of 12 yuan per kilogram [17][18]. Group 2: Industry Trends - The "anti-involution" policy is reshaping the pig farming industry, with government efforts to reduce inventory, capacity, and optimize structure [4][5]. - The number of breeding sows has been adjusted, with a reduction in the breeding sow inventory to stabilize supply and ensure food safety [33][41]. - The industry is experiencing a shift towards larger-scale operations, with over 70% of pig farming now being industrialized, enhancing capital reserves and risk management capabilities [45]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - The pig price is expected to stabilize after a decline, with the market anticipating a recovery due to the reduction in breeding sow inventory and overall weight control of pigs [7][43]. - The prices of key feed ingredients like corn and soybean meal have decreased, contributing to the overall reduction in breeding costs [22][23]. - The industry is likely to see narrow fluctuations in the pig cycle, with profitability increasingly dependent on companies' cost control capabilities rather than price volatility [50].

Core Viewpoint - The conference focused on the theme "China's Economy: Coexistence of Openness and Resilience," highlighting the strategic direction of Muyuan Foods in transforming traditional pig farming into a modern industry through technological advancements and international expansion [2]. Group 1: Company Strategy - Muyuan Foods has been listed on the A-share market for over 10 years, with a total market capitalization exceeding 200 billion yuan [2]. - The company emphasizes continuous investment in research and development, equipment upgrades, and talent development to modernize the pig farming industry [2][3]. - The company aims to reshape the public perception of pig farming by referring to its workers as "pig engineers," focusing on the integration of intelligent equipment to enhance efficiency and improve working conditions [3]. Group 2: International Expansion - Muyuan Foods announced its plan to list in Hong Kong, viewing this as a crucial step in its internationalization strategy [4]. - The Southeast Asian market, starting with Vietnam, is identified as a key opportunity due to existing gaps in equipment levels, research investment, and African swine fever control capabilities [4]. - The IPO is seen as a financing action that will enhance the company's visibility, reputation, and access to global resources, thereby strengthening its competitive position in Southeast Asia and beyond [4].