淡季来临 鸡蛋现货价格缺乏上涨驱动力

Core Insights - The egg price is continuously declining, leading the egg-laying industry into a loss situation, despite an increase in the enthusiasm for replenishing stock among producers [1][2] Group 1: Market Dynamics - In the first half of 2025, the egg market is experiencing a downturn, with producers facing losses, yet the sales of commercial layer chicks increased by 20% year-on-year from January to April [1] - The cash flow cost for egg-laying operations in Hebei is between 2.6 to 2.7 yuan per jin, with prices dropping below this cost since early June, indicating a critical cash flow loss situation [2] - The market sentiment is pessimistic regarding short-term price increases due to high production capacity, with many producers and traders planning to stockpile eggs at low prices in anticipation of a price recovery before the Mid-Autumn Festival [3] Group 2: Production Challenges - The industry is facing a cash flow loss threshold, with daily losses of approximately 500 yuan for every 10,000 hens, highlighting the financial strain on producers [2] - There is a notable increase in the rate of old hen culling, but the overall resilience of producers is evident, as many are opting for molting strategies instead of panic culling [2] - The market is experiencing a supply-demand imbalance, with small-sized eggs being oversupplied and facing sales pressure, while larger eggs are in short supply [3] Group 3: Health Issues - The prevalence of chicken diseases has increased, with infection rates in some areas reaching 30%, leading to a significant drop in egg production rates among affected flocks [4] - The market price for non-productive chickens has decreased from approximately 5 yuan per jin last year to 3.6 yuan per jin, exacerbating the financial pressures on producers [4]