Zheng Quan Ri Bao Zhi Sheng·2025-09-18 16:39Group 1 - Since 2025, the price of live pigs has remained below 15 yuan/kg, with August sales prices mostly fluctuating between 13 yuan/kg and 14 yuan/kg, indicating a stabilization in prices [1] - Leading companies like Muyuan Foods are focusing on technological innovation and management optimization, achieving a gradual decrease in breeding costs in the first half of the year [1] - New Hope Liuhe reported that in July, the complete breeding cost for its western and central teams dropped to around 12 yuan/kg, with some areas even below this threshold, highlighting their focus on feed and pig industries [1] Group 2 - Juxing Agriculture has maintained a focus on pig breeding, with a breeding cost of approximately 6.16 yuan/jin in the first half of 2025, emphasizing innovation in key technologies [2] - The industry is experiencing increasing differentiation, with cost control and supply chain extension becoming effective strategies for leading companies to enhance competitiveness [2] - As of the end of July, the national breeding sow inventory was 40.42 million heads, slightly above the normal level, indicating ongoing adjustments in supply and demand dynamics [2] Group 3 - Research from Shengan Securities suggests that policy guidance may lead to capacity reduction and a positive impact on pig prices due to upcoming demand peaks during festivals and the Spring Festival [3] - The industry is expected to rely more on efficiency improvements rather than incremental expansion, with government focus on sow inventory to prevent supply-demand imbalances [3] - Leading companies' scale and technological advantages are crucial for driving high-quality industry development, with production management optimization and cost reduction being key factors for profitability [3]