Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-06-10 22:42Group 1 - The three major listed pig companies, Muyuan, New Hope, and Wens, reported a decline in both the average selling price and sales volume of pigs in May 2025 compared to previous months [2][4][5] - The average selling price of pigs in China was 14.57 yuan/kg in May, down 1.09% month-on-month and 7.37% year-on-year, indicating a downward trend in the market [4][6] - Despite the overall decline in sales volume, Muyuan and Wens showed year-on-year growth in sales, while New Hope experienced a decline [5][6] Group 2 - Muyuan led in sales volume with 6.406 million pigs sold, followed by Wens with 3.1554 million and New Hope with 1.3339 million [5] - The profitability of pig farming is under pressure, with the average selling price at 13.91 yuan/kg, which is close to the cost line for self-breeding and self-raising models [6][9] - The price of piglets has been rising, with a significant increase from 32.77 yuan/kg in January to 39.57 yuan/kg in May, indicating a shift in market dynamics [7][8] Group 3 - The head pig companies are increasingly focusing on selling piglets due to higher profit margins compared to adult pigs, with profits for piglets reaching 200-300 yuan per head [9] - The market confidence has improved significantly since 2023, leading to increased demand for piglets from professional breeding farms [9] - The sales strategy of Muyuan has been adjusted in response to market dynamics, reflecting a proactive approach to capitalize on the favorable conditions for piglet sales [9]