Summary of the Pig Farming Industry Conference Call Industry Overview - The pig farming industry is currently experiencing a price bottoming phase, with pig prices reaching a new low not seen in about a year and a half. This is primarily due to passive capacity reduction, ongoing production cuts driven by policy, and tightening environmental regulations [2][6]. Key Price Trends - In July 2025, the average prices for piglets, live pigs, and pork were 35.7 CNY/kg, 34.91 CNY/kg, and 25.37 CNY/kg, reflecting year-on-year declines of 18.65%, 20.05%, and 12.8% respectively. Month-on-month, piglet prices decreased by 4.09%, while live pig and pork prices saw slight increases of 1.72% and 0.31% [2][3]. - By early August 2025, the average selling price of live pigs had dropped to 13.82 CNY/kg, continuing a downward trend [2]. Supply and Demand Dynamics - The supply side has significantly influenced recent price movements. In early July, large-scale farms reduced output to support prices, but increased supply from smallholders later in the month exerted downward pressure on prices. Demand was weak due to seasonal factors, with expectations for improvement in late August or early September as schools reopen [4][6]. Environmental Regulations Impact - Stricter environmental policies are placing considerable pressure on small to medium-sized farms. The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has intensified inspections, particularly in southern water network regions, which is expected to accelerate the upgrade or exit of outdated production capacity, promoting high-quality development in the pig farming industry [5][6]. Profitability Analysis - As of August 8, 2025, self-breeding and self-raising pigs yielded an average profit of 45.13 CNY per head, while purchased piglets continued to incur losses of 134.14 CNY per head, indicating that self-breeding remains slightly profitable while external purchases are increasingly unprofitable [3][7]. Major Companies Performance - In July 2025, major pig farming companies reported the following slaughter volumes: Muyuan (7.5 million heads, down 10.4%), Wens (3.1 million heads, up 5.24%), New Hope (1.3 million heads, up 2.07%), and Zhengbang (700,000 heads, down 2.16%). Collectively, 17 listed companies slaughtered 15.81 million heads, a 5.3% decrease month-on-month [3][9]. - The average slaughter weights for July were: Muyuan (108.57 kg), Wens (105.69 kg), and New Hope (95.81 kg), with most companies showing a decrease in average weight, indicating a continued trend towards lighter slaughter weights [3][11]. Cost Structure and Competitive Advantage - Muyuan has a significant cost advantage, with its total cost in July 2025 reported at 11.9 CNY/kg. This positions leading companies favorably to achieve good returns this year and maintain profitability into 2026 [3][12]. Future Outlook - The industry is expected to continue facing a supply surplus in the short term, leading to a price bottoming phase. However, in the medium to long term, this situation may facilitate the exit of outdated production capacity and stabilize the market. Regulatory policies are likely to remain strict, with expectations for improved prices and profitability in the second half of the year and into 2026 as pressures ease [6][13][14]. Investment Recommendations - Investors are advised to focus on leading companies with clear cost advantages and high performance reliability, such as Muyuan, Wens, and Shennong Technology. The sector is currently undervalued, presenting safety and upside potential. Additionally, close attention should be paid to trade tensions and changes in import/export policies to mitigate risks associated with raw material cost fluctuations [8].

Economic News - The State Council emphasizes enhancing macro policy effectiveness and stabilizing market expectations, focusing on domestic circulation and effective investment expansion [1] - The People's Bank of China conducted a reverse repurchase operation of 266.5 billion yuan at a rate of 1.40% [2] - From January to July 2025, national public budget revenue was 1.35839 trillion yuan, with tax revenue declining by 0.3% [3] - Trade with Shanghai Cooperation Organization countries reached 247.7 billion USD in the first half of the year, a 0.8% increase [4] - The Ministry of Finance reported a 0.7% decline in government fund budget revenue from January to July 2025 [5] - Securities transaction stamp duty increased by 62.5% year-on-year in July 2025 [6] - The central bank introduced a series of monetary policy measures, including interest rate cuts and increased loan quotas [7] Important Company Information - JD.com has over 150,000 full-time delivery riders, advocating for social security benefits for gig workers [6] - Dongfeng Group is selling a 50% stake in Dongfeng Honda Engine Company [6] - Leap Motor reported a 174% increase in revenue to 24.25 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, achieving a net profit of 30 million yuan [6] - SoftBank announced a 2 billion USD investment in Intel, reflecting confidence in advanced semiconductor manufacturing [6] - Kandi Technologies has entered into a partnership with CATL to supply battery swap stations for commercial vehicles [6][7] Industry Analysis Coal Industry - Coking coal prices have risen significantly, with the price index reaching 1340.16 yuan/ton, a 17.44% increase [8] - Coking coal inventory at three ports decreased by 14.06% month-on-month [11] - Independent coking plants saw an increase in inventory but a decrease in average available days [9] - The overall capacity utilization rate of independent coking enterprises rose to 74.03% [10] - The demand side shows a potential increase in demand driven by hydroelectric projects [11] Agriculture and Livestock Industry - In July 2025, pig prices fluctuated, with live pig prices averaging 14.91 yuan/kg, a 1.72% increase [13] - The number of breeding sows showed a slight increase, indicating a potential stabilization in supply [14] - Policy measures are focused on reducing production capacity and controlling weight, which may stabilize prices in the long term [15] - Major pig farming companies reported varying sales prices and volumes, with some experiencing a decline in output [16] Machinery Industry - Parker New Materials specializes in high-end metal forging products, serving various industries including aerospace and energy [18] - The company reported a revenue of 7.72 billion yuan in Q1 2025, a 2.95% increase year-on-year [19] - The demand for high-precision forging products is expected to grow, improving the company's product structure and profitability [19] - China's energy cost advantages in electricity and natural gas may help the company capture overseas market share [20]

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Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" [1] Core Views - The agricultural sector index decreased by 0.14%, ranking 24th among 31 primary industries, while the broader market indices, such as the CSI 300 and Shanghai Composite, increased by 2.37% and 1.70% respectively [12][14] - The report highlights a downward trend in pig prices, with the average price as of August 18 being 13.55 CNY/kg, a decrease of 0.21 CNY/kg from the previous week, marking a new low for the year [5][16] - The report emphasizes the government's commitment to reducing production capacity in the pig farming sector to stabilize prices, with expectations of increased supply pressure in the latter half of 2025 [6][19] Summary by Sections Market Review - The agricultural sector underperformed the market, with a 0.14% decline in the agricultural index, while the broader indices saw gains [12][14] - The pig farming and related feed sectors experienced the largest declines due to falling pig prices [14] Livestock Industry Tracking Pig Farming - The average pig price has been declining, with significant supply but weak demand leading to a challenging market environment [5][16] - As of August 15, self-breeding pig farmers reported an average profit of 28 CNY per head, down 17 CNY from the previous week, while external pig purchases resulted in a loss of 157 CNY per head [17] - The government is enforcing production capacity reduction policies, which are expected to accelerate in the future [18] Broiler Chicken - As of August 15, the price of broiler chicken chicks rose to 3.80 CNY per chick, while the price of broiler chickens was 3.52 CNY per jin, showing a slight decline [31] - The supply of chicks is tight due to reduced breeding and increased culling, leading to a potential slowdown in chick price increases [31] Crop Industry Tracking - Sugar prices have rebounded slightly, with white sugar priced at 6000 CNY/ton as of August 15, an increase of 30 CNY/ton [34] - Soybean prices have seen a minor increase, with the landed price of Brazilian soybeans at 4040 CNY/ton, up 1.8% [34] - Corn prices have slightly decreased, with an average price of 2356 CNY/ton, down 11 CNY from the previous week [34]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the agricultural, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry [5][63]. Core Insights - The report highlights the ongoing recovery in the pig farming sector, the potential for valuation reassessment, and the strong growth in the pet economy, particularly for domestic brands [5][63]. Summary by Sections 1. Swine Industry - The average price of pigs as of August 14, 2025, is 13.74 CNY/kg, with a week-on-week decrease of 0.28 CNY/kg. The price of 15 kg piglets is 484 CNY/head, down 33 CNY/head from the previous week [12]. - The report suggests that the swine industry is moving towards a self-regulatory and stabilizing phase, with top companies like Wens Foodstuffs, Muyuan Foods, and Juxing Agriculture being recommended for investment [12][5]. 2. Poultry Industry - The report notes a decline in poultry prices, with the average price of broiler chickens at 3.60 CNY/kg, remaining stable week-on-week. The report recommends companies like San Nong Development and Lihua Shares [21][22]. 3. Animal Health - The animal health sector is experiencing a recovery, with companies like Huayuan Biological, Reap Biological, and Placo showing improved performance. The approval of mRNA vaccines for veterinary use is seen as a significant technological advancement [33][5]. 4. Planting Industry - The report indicates an increase in soybean meal prices, with the average price reaching 3092 CNY/ton, up 2.8% week-on-week. Companies involved in transgenic seed commercialization are recommended for investment [38][42]. 5. Feed Industry - Feed prices are fluctuating, with the price for fattening pig feed at 3.34 CNY/kg, down 0.3% month-on-month. The report suggests that the feed industry is likely to see increased concentration, recommending companies like Haida Group [44][46]. 6. Pet Industry - The pet economy is booming, with the market size for pet consumption in urban areas projected to reach 300.2 billion CNY in 2024, growing by 7.5%. Companies like Guobao Pet, Zhongchong Shares, and Petty Shares are recommended for investment [53][54].

Market Overview - On August 18, the aquaculture sector rose by 0.41% compared to the previous trading day, with Tianyu Biological leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3728.03, up 0.85%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 11835.57, up 1.73% [1] Stock Performance - Key stocks in the aquaculture sector showed varied performance, with Tianyu Biological closing at 8.17, up 3.16%, and Shennong Group at 32.08, up 0.56% [1] - Other notable performers included Shengnong Development at 17.28, up 2.67%, and Yike Food at 11.70, up 1.21% [1] Trading Volume and Value - The trading volume for Tianyu Biological was 183,800 shares, with a transaction value of 150 million yuan [1] - Shengnong Development had a trading volume of 380,900 shares, with a transaction value of 654 million yuan [1] Capital Flow - The aquaculture sector experienced a net outflow of 97.087 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors saw a net outflow of 124 million yuan [2] - Conversely, speculative funds recorded a net inflow of 221 million yuan [2] Individual Stock Capital Flow - Muyuansheng had a net inflow of 43.3368 million yuan from institutional investors, while it faced a net outflow of 38.4479 million yuan from speculative funds [3] - Shengnong Development also saw a net inflow of 24.6627 million yuan from institutional investors, with a net outflow of 10.6830 million yuan from speculative funds [3]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Overweight" indicating that the industry is expected to outperform the overall market [2][4][49]. Core Insights - The report highlights the pressure on pig prices, which have slightly weakened, and emphasizes the growth in online sales of pet food [1][4]. - The report suggests focusing on the "anti-involution" process in the pig farming industry and capturing investment opportunities in quality pig enterprises [4][5]. - Short-term price weakness combined with policy guidance may lead to a restart in capacity reduction, with a recommendation to closely monitor the implementation of industry regulation measures [4][5]. Summary by Sections Agricultural Stock Market Performance - The Shenwan Agricultural, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery Index fell by 0.1%, while the CSI 300 rose by 2.4% [4][5]. - Top five gainers included COFCO Sugar (35.9%), Shenlian Bio (14.0%), and Xiaoming Co. (8.9%) [4][5]. Pig Farming - The average price of external three yuan pigs was 13.67 yuan/kg, down 0.5% week-on-week [4][5]. - The average weight of market pigs was stable at 127.82 kg, with a slight increase of 0.02 kg per head week-on-week [4][5]. - The average price of weaned piglets was 429 yuan/head, down 11 yuan week-on-week [4][5]. Poultry Farming - The average selling price of white feather broiler chicks was 3.48 yuan/chick, up 18.4% week-on-week [4][5]. - The average selling price of white feather broiler meat was 3.35 yuan/kg, up 2.6% week-on-week [4][5]. Pet Food - In July, the total sales on platforms like Tmall, JD, and Douyin reached approximately 2 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5% [4][5]. - The cumulative sales from January to July were 16.9 billion yuan, up 12% year-on-year [4][5]. Animal Health - The report indicates a recovery in the performance of animal health companies due to stable profits in pig farming and increased demand for vaccines [4][5]. - Jinhe Bio reported a revenue of 1.39 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 30.5% [4][5].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The report highlights that a new round of price increases for pigs may gradually begin, with the African swine fever vaccine opening growth opportunities for the animal health sector [4][5] - The report emphasizes that the investment logic for live pigs is marginally improving, supported by both fundamental and policy factors, with recommendations for specific companies [5][31] Summary by Sections Weekly Observation - As of August 15, 2025, the national average price of live pigs is 13.73 CNY/kg, with a week-on-week increase of 0.06 CNY/kg but a year-on-year decrease of 7.44% [4][13] - The price premium for 150kg fat pigs over 120kg standard pigs is 0.28 CNY/kg, indicating a tightening supply [4][13] Weekly Market Performance (August 11-15) - The agricultural sector underperformed the market by 1.84 percentage points, with the agricultural index down 0.14% while the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 1.70% [6][35] - Key stocks that led the gains include COFCO Sugar (+41.04%), Shunli Biological (+13.97%), and Xiaoming Co. (+8.86%) [6][35] Price Tracking (August 11-15) - The average price of live pigs on August 15 is 13.76 CNY/kg, a slight increase from the previous week [6][46] - The average price of piglets is 28.87 CNY/kg, showing a decrease of 5.03% from the previous week [6][46] - The average price of white feathered chickens is 7.20 CNY/kg, with a week-on-week increase of 0.84% [6][51] Key News (August 11-15) - The central government allocated 1.146 billion CNY for agricultural disaster relief, supporting major grain-producing provinces [6][41]

Core Viewpoints - The report maintains a positive outlook on the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry, with a focus on potential investment opportunities in the sector [1][3] - The market performance over the last 12 months shows a decline of 11% for the agriculture sector compared to a 4% decline in the CSI 300 index, indicating relative underperformance [2][10] Livestock Farming Data Tracking - Pig prices have been declining due to increased supply pressure, with the average price of live pigs at 13.74 CNY/kg as of August 14, reflecting a week-on-week decrease of 2.00% [6][29] - The number of breeding sows showed a slight increase in July, with a month-on-month growth of 0.28% [20] - Profitability for self-bred pigs remains positive at 28.85 CNY per head, while purchased piglets show a loss of 157.05 CNY per head [35] Poultry Farming Data Tracking - The average price of white feather broilers was 7.20 CNY/kg as of August 15, with a week-on-week increase of 0.84% [36][39] - The ongoing avian influenza outbreaks in Europe and the U.S. are expected to benefit the white feather chicken industry by stabilizing prices [36] Animal Health Data Tracking - The demand for animal health products is expected to rebound, with significant year-on-year growth in vaccine issuance for various diseases, including a 76% increase for circovirus vaccines in June [45] - The development of African swine fever vaccines is progressing, with clinical trials expected to enhance market interest in the sector [45] Seed Industry Data Tracking - The average prices for wheat, soybean meal, and corn as of August 15 are 2438 CNY/ton, 3097 CNY/ton, and 2394 CNY/ton, respectively, with soybean meal prices increasing by 2.7% week-on-week [48] - The USDA's August report indicates a decrease in global corn and soybean stocks for the 2025/26 season compared to the previous year, which may impact pricing and availability [49][51] Pet Industry Data Tracking - Pet food exports totaled 4.999 billion CNY in the first half of 2025, showing a year-on-year increase of 0.4% [53] - Domestic sales of pet food are growing rapidly, with a combined growth rate of 5% across major e-commerce platforms in July [56] - Companies with strong domestic sales growth and supply chain advantages are expected to enhance their market share [56]

Investment Rating - Industry Rating: Outperform the market (maintained rating) [7] Core Views - The pig sector is experiencing high average weights for market release, indicating a need to focus on the expected differences in the sector [11][12] - The dairy and beef sectors are approaching a new cycle, with opportunities arising from the current market conditions [13][14] - The pet industry is witnessing a rise in domestic brands and a positive trend in pet food exports, highlighting growth potential [15][16] - The poultry sector is facing challenges with breeding imports and demand improvements, suggesting a need for strategic investments [17][19] - The planting sector emphasizes food security and the importance of biological breeding strategies [21][22] - The feed sector is recommended for companies with increasing market share and consistent performance, while the animal health sector is focusing on innovative products to break through market competition [23][24] Summary by Sections Pig Sector - As of August 16, the national average pig price is 14.34 CNY/kg, with a self-breeding profit of approximately 94 CNY per head [11] - The average weight for market release is at a historical high of 127.82 kg, indicating strong supply conditions [11][12] - The sector is advised to focus on undervalued companies with strong profitability, with key recommendations including Wen's Food Group and Muyuan Foods [12] Beef Sector - The live cattle price is 26.70 CNY/kg, showing a 0.6% increase week-on-week, while fresh milk prices are at 3.02 CNY/kg [13][14] - The dairy industry is nearing the end of a downturn, with potential for price rebounds as production capacity clears [14] Pet Sector - The pet economy is thriving, with domestic brands rapidly growing; pet food exports reached 16.79 million tons in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 5.70% [15][16] - Key recommendations include companies like Guibao Pet and Zhongchong Co., focusing on high-growth domestic firms [16] Poultry Sector - The white chicken sector faces uncertainties in breeding imports, with a 30.14% year-on-year decline in breeding stock updates [17][18] - Investment suggestions include focusing on self-breeding opportunities and companies like Shennong Development [18] Planting Sector - The focus is on achieving high yields through improved breeding strategies, with a significant emphasis on food security [21][22] - Recommended companies include Longping High-Tech and Dabeinong [22] Feed and Animal Health Sectors - The feed sector highlights Hai Da Group for its market share growth and performance consistency [23] - The animal health sector is focusing on innovative products to address market saturation, with recommendations for companies like Kexin Biological [24]