FIRST TRACTOR(SH:601038) Huan Qiu Wang·2025-11-24 10:13Core Insights - The Chinese agricultural machinery market is advancing rapidly, driven by government policies and market demand, focusing on modernization and sustainability [1][2][10] Policy Impact - The implementation of the 2025 agricultural machinery scrapping and updating subsidy policy has significantly boosted the market, expanding the types of machinery eligible for subsidies and increasing subsidy amounts [2][3] - The annual value of agricultural machinery updates in China is approximately 300 billion yuan, with a 5% elimination rate leading to around 800,000 small tractors and other machinery being phased out each year [2][3] Market Dynamics - The agricultural machinery market is experiencing a "volume and price increase" trend, with total power exceeding 11 billion kilowatts and a 28% increase in sales of medium and large tractors [3][11] - The "old for new" policy has stimulated demand, with Jiangsu province alone scrapping 110,000 old machines, generating over 15 billion yuan in new purchases [3][11] Technological Advancements - Leading companies are focusing on high-end markets, with innovations such as the CVT continuously variable transmission tractor and lightweight hillside micro-harvesters showing significant sales growth [5][9] - The introduction of smart and green technologies is transforming the industry, with products like AI-powered weeding robots achieving high accuracy in weed identification [9][10] Export Growth - Agricultural machinery exports reached 9.305 billion USD in the first half of 2025, marking a 26.5% increase, with notable growth in markets like Africa and Southeast Asia [10][11] - The export of grain processing and poultry farming machinery also saw a 40% increase, indicating a strong international demand for Chinese agricultural machinery [10] Regional Development - Regional policies have effectively promoted agricultural machinery upgrades, with provinces like Jiangsu and Zhejiang leading in creating industrial clusters and specialized enterprises [2][3] - The mechanization rate in hilly areas has improved significantly, with a 3.5 percentage point increase in comprehensive mechanization rates, showcasing successful local initiatives [13]