Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-10-13 11:08Core Insights - The domestic pork market is experiencing a "旺季不旺" (peak season not prosperous) situation, with both futures and spot prices unexpectedly declining [1][2] - As of October 13, the main contract for live pig futures closed at 11,125 yuan/ton, marking a 21% decline year-to-date and over 40% drop from last year's peak [1][2] - The current supply-demand imbalance, characterized by high breeding sow inventory and weak consumer demand, is expected to keep pork prices low in the short term [1][2] Supply and Demand Dynamics - The national pork (外三元) spot price was reported at 10.92 yuan/kg as of October 13, down 1.26 yuan/kg from before the National Day holiday, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 39.43% [2] - The breeding sow inventory remains high at 40.62 million heads as of the end of September, which is 104.2% of the normal holding capacity, indicating continued pressure on supply [2][3] - The industry is undergoing a "反内卷" (anti-involution) phase, with government policies aimed at reducing breeding sow numbers and controlling production capacity [2][3] Industry Performance - The pig farming industry has entered a phase of capacity reduction since July, but prices have continued to decline, with a cumulative drop of 28.6% since early July [3] - The demand side is weak, with the consumption peak during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day already passed, leading to expectations of a short-term consumption lull [3] - Listed pig companies are facing operational challenges, with many increasing slaughter rates in September to compensate for lower prices [3][4] Company-Specific Developments - Major companies like Wen's Foodstuffs (温氏股份) and New Hope (新希望) reported increased slaughter volumes in September, with Wen's selling 3.33 million pigs, a 32.46% year-on-year increase [4] - Despite lower sales prices, these companies managed to achieve revenue through volume growth, with Wen's average selling price at 13.18 yuan/kg, down 30.81% year-on-year [4] - Muyuan Foods (牧原股份) reported a 22.46% decrease in revenue in September, but is adjusting its breeding strategy to enhance future growth, including increasing its piglet sales target for 2025 [5] Market Outlook - Smaller companies like Zhengbang Technology (正邦科技) saw significant increases in slaughter volumes, but overall revenue for listed pig companies is declining due to lower average prices [6] - The ongoing decline in pork prices is expected to cast a shadow over the fourth-quarter performance of pig companies, with market forecasts remaining pessimistic due to persistent supply pressures and lack of demand recovery [6]