Group 1 - Pork stocks experienced a significant upward trend, with Bangji Technology (603151) hitting the daily limit increase [1] - Shennong Group (605296) rose over 6%, indicating strong market interest [1] - Juxing Agriculture (603477) and Luoniushan (000735) both increased by more than 4%, reflecting positive sentiment in the sector [1] - Zhenghong Technology (000702) and Wens Foodstuff Group (300498) also saw gains, contributing to the overall bullish trend in pork-related stocks [1]

Group 1 - The A-share pork sector continues to rise, with Bangji Technology increasing by over 8% [1] - Other companies such as Shennong Group, Juxing Agriculture, Luoniushan, Dongrui Shares, Zhenghong Technology, and Wens Foodstuff also experienced gains [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" outlook on the pig farming industry, emphasizing the long-term value of quality pig enterprises amidst the "anti-involution" trend [3][4]. Core Insights - The report highlights the slight increase in the breeding sow inventory in Q2 2025, indicating a potential adjustment in production capacity going forward [3]. - It notes the ongoing decline in average slaughter weights for pigs, suggesting a shift in market dynamics and the need for quality-focused investments [3]. - The report also discusses the recovery in the chicken breeding sector, with a noted increase in the price of broiler chicks, although challenges remain due to high inventory levels [3]. - In the pet food sector, the report indicates a stable growth trajectory despite some short-term sales fluctuations, with a focus on leading brands [3]. - The animal health segment is expected to see a recovery in performance driven by improved profitability in livestock farming and rising demand for vaccines [3]. Summary by Sections Pig Farming - The average price of pigs is reported at 14.39 CNY/kg, with a week-on-week decline of 2.0% [3]. - The average slaughter weight for pigs has decreased to 128.83 kg, down 0.2 kg from the previous week [3]. - The breeding sow inventory at the end of Q2 2025 is reported at 40.43 million heads, a slight increase of 40,000 heads from Q1 2025 [3]. Chicken Farming - The average price of broiler chicks has increased by 54.3% week-on-week to 1.25 CNY/chick [3]. - The average price of broiler chickens is reported at 3.15 CNY/kg, with a week-on-week increase of 3.3% [3]. - The report anticipates a potential rebound in chick prices during July and August, despite current inventory pressures [3]. Pet Food - The total sales of pet food during the 5-6 month period reached 5.83 billion CNY, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 6% [3]. - The cumulative sales for the first half of 2025 reached 14.91 billion CNY, showing a year-on-year increase of 12% [3]. - Leading brands are expected to continue outperforming the market, with a focus on product innovation and market leadership [3]. Animal Health - The report notes a 15.8% year-on-year increase in vaccine approvals, with a total of 9,128 batches approved from January to May 2025 [3]. - The recovery in livestock profitability is expected to drive demand for animal health products, particularly vaccines [3].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The report highlights that the investment logic for live pigs is marginally improving, supported by both fundamental and policy factors, with expectations of rising prices in the second half of 2025 [25] - The domestic pet consumption market remains stable, but trade tensions have put pressure on exports, with a notable decline in sales and export figures [20][29] Summary by Sections Weekly Observation - Short-term supply increases have led to a decline in pig prices, but after market adjustments, prices may rise further [4][13] - As of July 18, the average price of live pigs was 14.19 yuan/kg, down 3.34% from the previous week [13][14] Weekly Market Performance - The agriculture index underperformed the market by 0.83 percentage points, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.69% [30][32] - The animal health sector showed the highest gains among sub-sectors [30] Price Tracking - The average price of live pigs decreased to 14.27 yuan/kg, while the price of piglets increased slightly to 31.96 yuan/kg [41] - The price of corn decreased to 2473 yuan/ton, while soybean meal prices rose to 2928 yuan/ton [15][56] Key News - As of the end of Q2 2025, the number of breeding sows was reported at 40.43 million, with overall meat production showing a slight increase [38] - The report indicates a stable trend in domestic pet food sales, with a total of 31.87 billion yuan in sales for June, down 7.98% year-on-year [20][23] Recommendations - Recommended stocks in the pig farming sector include Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff Group, and others, while in the feed sector, Hai Da Group and New Hope Liuhe are highlighted [25][29]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that the fund, Guotai Agricultural Stock A, achieved a profit of 25.351 million yuan in Q2 2025, with a weighted average profit per fund share of 0.0881 yuan, and a net value growth rate of 5.49% during the reporting period [2] - As of July 18, 2025, the fund's unit net value was 1.716 yuan, and the fund manager, Cheng Zhou, oversees 9 funds, all of which have positive returns over the past year [2] - The fund's performance in terms of net value growth rates places it in the following rankings among comparable funds: 9th out of 41 for the last three months (6.24%), 17th out of 41 for the last six months (8.37%), 14th out of 41 for the last year (13.70%), and 28th out of 37 for the last three years (-29.55%) [3] Group 2 - The fund's maximum drawdown over the last three years was 46.17%, ranking 8th out of 37 comparable funds, with the largest single-quarter drawdown occurring in Q1 2021 at 15.53% [11] - The fund maintained an average stock position of 91.65% over the last three years, compared to the industry average of 87.67%, reaching a peak of 93.73% at the end of Q1 2025 [14] - As of the end of Q2 2025, the fund's total assets amounted to 475 million yuan [16] Group 3 - The top ten holdings of the fund as of the end of Q2 2025 include Muyuan Food, Dongpeng Beverage, Wens Foodstuff Group, Haida Group, Salt Lake Industry, Xinyangfeng, Yili Group, Haitian Flavoring and Food, Shuanghui Development, and Anjixin Food [18] Group 4 - The fund management anticipates that support from export and consumption policies for the economy may weaken in Q3, but GDP is expected to remain above 5%. The macroeconomic environment is characterized by limited downside risks, with the A-share market expected to have some upward potential [2]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry [45][46]. Core Insights - The SW agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry slightly underperformed the CSI 300 index, with an increase of 0.74% from July 4 to July 17, 2025, lagging behind the index by approximately 0.93 percentage points [11][14]. - Most sub-sectors recorded positive returns during the same period, with animal health, agricultural product processing, breeding, and planting sectors increasing by 8.71%, 2.56%, 1.42%, and 0.46% respectively, while the fishery and feed sectors saw declines of 1.8% and 4.2% [14][15]. - The overall price-to-book (PB) ratio for the industry is approximately 2.66 times, indicating a slight recovery, but still remains at a historical low, around 59.2% of the valuation center since 2006 [21][22]. Industry Key Data - **Pig Farming**: - The average price of external three yuan pigs decreased from 15.31 CNY/kg to 14.37 CNY/kg between July 4 and July 17, 2025 [24]. - As of June 2025, the breeding sow inventory reached 40.43 million heads, slightly up by 0.02% from the previous month, which is 103.7% of the normal holding capacity of 39 million heads [24]. - The profit from self-breeding pigs is 90.89 CNY/head, while the profit from purchased piglets is -18.66 CNY/head, both showing a decline compared to the previous week [29]. - **Poultry Farming**: - The average price of broiler chicks in major production areas was 1.37 CNY/chick, showing a slight increase, while the average price of layer chicks was 3.88 CNY/chick, which slightly decreased [31]. - The average price of white feather broilers was 6.4 CNY/kg, which has also decreased, with a profit of -2.93 CNY/chick, showing a slight recovery compared to the previous week [34]. - **Feed Costs**: - The spot price of corn was 2409.12 CNY/ton, showing a decline, while soybean meal prices were 2952 CNY/ton, which fluctuated in the last two weeks [26]. Industry Outlook - The report anticipates an overall increase in pig production capacity this year, which may suppress pig prices. The breeding sow inventory has some room for reduction [45]. - The poultry sector continues to face pressure on profitability, with opportunities for marginal improvement [45]. - In the feed sector, there are opportunities arising from increased concentration among leading companies, cost reduction, and overseas expansion [45]. - The domestic pet market is expected to maintain rapid growth, with leading domestic brands likely to see significant growth [45]. Recommended Stocks - Key stocks to focus on include: - Muyuan Foods (002714) - Wens Foodstuff Group (300498) - Shennong Development (002299) - Haida Group (002311) - Bio-Stock (600201) - Zhongchong Co., Ltd. (002891) - Yiyi Co., Ltd. (001206) [46].

Group 1 - The avian influenza concept sector declined by 0.90%, ranking among the top declines in concept sectors, with leading declines from companies such as Zhijiang Biology, Biological Shares, and Zhongmu Shares [1][2] - Among the 10 stocks that increased in price, Weilan Biology, Lianhuan Pharmaceutical, and Wens Foodstuff were the top gainers, with increases of 1.38%, 0.66%, and 0.53% respectively [1][2] - The avian influenza concept sector experienced a net outflow of 383 million yuan from main funds, with 17 stocks seeing net outflows, and 8 stocks with outflows exceeding 10 million yuan [2][3] Group 2 - The stock with the highest net outflow was Biological Shares, with a net outflow of 128 million yuan, followed by Zhongsheng Pharmaceutical, Taiji Group, and Zhijiang Biology with net outflows of 93.42 million yuan, 35.18 million yuan, and 33.51 million yuan respectively [2][3] - The stocks with the highest net inflows included Wens Foodstuff, Weilan Biology, and Oriental Biology, with net inflows of 16.02 million yuan, 13.06 million yuan, and 7.22 million yuan respectively [2][3] - The avian influenza concept sector's outflow list included Biological Shares, Zhongsheng Pharmaceutical, Taiji Group, and Zhijiang Biology, with respective declines of 5.56%, 0.45%, 0.27%, and 7.07% [2][3]

Core Insights - The "Top 100 Pre-made Dishes Companies in China" list was released at the third China International (Foshan) Pre-made Dishes Industry Conference, highlighting the dominance of Guangdong in the pre-made dishes sector [2][4][5]. Group 1: Rankings and Performance - The list features the top 100 companies in the pre-made dishes production sector, with Guangdong leading with 21 companies, followed by Shanghai with 11, and Shandong, Zhejiang, and Hunan each with 9 [6][11]. - The top-ranked company is Shuanghui Group from Henan, followed by Haidilao and Wens Foodstuff Group [8][10]. Group 2: Industry Composition - The majority of companies on the list are in food processing, accounting for 57 out of 100, while 22 are in the restaurant sector and 20 in agriculture, forestry, and animal husbandry [15][16]. - Guangdong's representation includes 9 companies in agriculture, forestry, and animal husbandry, 8 in food processing, and 4 in the restaurant sector [12][13]. Group 3: Evaluation Criteria - The rankings are based on data from major e-commerce platforms, company financial reports, consumer reputation, media evaluations, product innovation, and other metrics, using a big data evaluation model [21][23]. - The evaluation focuses on five key indicators: comprehensive strength, R&D capability, brand reputation, brand influence, and product competitiveness, with scores ranging from 0 to 100 [24][25]. Group 4: Regional Highlights - The top 20 Guangdong specialty ingredients list was also introduced, showcasing products from various cities, with Zhanjiang shrimp ranked first [31][36]. - The evaluation of specialty ingredients considers media exposure, export performance, cultural influence, and e-commerce market performance [33][35].

Core Viewpoint - Despite the continuous decline in pig prices, many listed pig farming companies are expected to report profits in the first half of 2025, primarily due to effective cost control measures [1][2][4]. Group 1: Company Performance - 14 pig farming companies have disclosed their performance forecasts for the first half of 2025, with 8 companies expected to turn losses into profits, including New Hope, Juxing Agriculture, and others [2][3]. - Muyuan Foods anticipates a net profit of 10.2 billion to 10.7 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 1129.97% to 1190.26%, driven by a 32.5% increase in pig sales [2][3]. - New Hope expects a net profit of 680 million to 780 million yuan, indicating a turnaround from losses, with improved production metrics and reduced costs [2][3]. - Shennong Group forecasts a net profit of 341 million to 420 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 175.12% to 238.85%, attributed to a 40.93% increase in pig sales and lower raw material costs [3]. Group 2: Industry Trends - The pig farming industry is undergoing a "reverse involution" aimed at regulating sow capacity and boosting pig prices, with a focus on reducing the number of breeding sows by approximately 1 million [4][5]. - The top three companies, Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff Group, and New Hope, account for over 78% of total pig sales, indicating a trend towards increased industry concentration [4]. - The average selling prices of pigs have declined significantly, with Muyuan Foods reporting an average price of 14.08 yuan/kg in June, down 21% year-on-year [4][6]. Group 3: Market Outlook - Experts express cautious optimism for the pig market in the second half of the year, predicting a seasonal price increase but not a significant rise due to ample supply [6]. - The reduction in breeding sow capacity and overall weight of pigs is expected to positively impact pig prices in the medium to long term [6]. - The focus of competition in the pig farming industry is shifting from mere scale expansion to cost control and quality improvement, emphasizing the importance of detailed management practices [6].

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese pig feed industry is experiencing a decline in production, with a projected output of 14,391.3 million tons in 2024, representing a year-on-year decrease of 3.9% [2]. Group 1: Production and Market Share - The share of pig feed in the overall industrial feed production has remained significant, with an expected share of 45.68% in 2024, maintaining above 40% since 2014 [3]. - The top ten provinces in pig feed production account for 66.3% of the national output, with Guangxi leading at 1,548.2 million tons, followed by Guangdong and Anhui [4]. Group 2: Industry Trends - The pig feed industry in China is highly competitive and fragmented, with an ongoing trend of consolidation among smaller producers. Larger companies with technological advantages are expected to dominate the market [7]. - The push for environmentally friendly and antibiotic-free feed is becoming mainstream, driven by government policies such as green agriculture and antibiotic-free farming [7][9]. - By 2025, it is anticipated that antibiotic-free feed will constitute around 40% of the pig feed market, presenting new investment opportunities [9]. - The concentration of the pig feed market is expected to increase, with the top ten companies projected to hold over 50% market share by 2030 [9].