华福证券：生猪产能去化逐步显现 10月全国能繁降至4000万头以下

Core Viewpoint - The recent losses in pig farming, combined with the implementation of capacity control policies, are expected to enhance the expectation of capacity reduction in the pig industry, potentially leading to a long-term increase in pig prices. Low-cost, high-quality pig enterprises are likely to gain excess returns [1][3]. Pig Farming - The national breeding sow inventory fell below 40 million heads by the end of October, a reduction of over 350,000 heads compared to September, indicating gradual effects of capacity reduction [1][3]. - Pig prices initially declined but later showed slight recovery due to improved terminal consumption as temperatures dropped. As of November 21, the pig price was 11.62 yuan/kg, with a week-on-week decrease of 0.04 yuan/kg [2]. - The average weight of pigs marketed increased to 128.81 kg as of November 20, with a week-on-week increase of 0.33 kg, driven by rising weights due to lower temperatures and increased marketing by farmers [2]. Cattle Industry - Short-term prices for beef cattle have slightly declined, with the price of calves at 32 yuan/kg (up 0.63% week-on-week) and fattened bulls at 25.58 yuan/kg (down 0.16% week-on-week). The cumulative increase for calves since the beginning of the year is 32.73% [4]. - The Ministry of Commerce's investigation into import beef safeguard measures has been extended to November 26, 2025, due to complex case circumstances, warranting attention to upcoming import safeguard measures [4]. - Long-term supply tightness in beef is anticipated due to previous losses leading to significant capacity reduction, with prices expected to enter an upward cycle around 2026-2027 [4]. Dairy Industry - Raw milk prices are currently at a cyclical low, with a price of 3.03 yuan/kg as of November 14, reflecting a 31% decline from the cyclical peak. Continued losses in raw milk are expected to drive ongoing capacity reduction [4]. - As supply contracts due to capacity reduction, raw milk prices are anticipated to stabilize and recover in the future. Companies to watch include Yuran Dairy and China Shengmu [4]. Poultry Sector - The price of white feather broilers is under pressure due to reduced purchasing activity, with a current price of 7.15 yuan/kg (up 0.03% week-on-week) and chick prices at 3.48 yuan each (down 0.01% week-on-week). Ongoing avian influenza outbreaks may restrict upstream capacity [5]. - The average price of eggs is 6.25 yuan/kg (down 0.24% week-on-week), with chick prices at 2.80 yuan each (down 0.1% week-on-week). The ongoing avian influenza is causing a shortage of quality breeding stock, which may drive egg prices up in the future [5]. Agricultural Products - The USDA report for November has led to a pullback in soybean meal prices, with spot prices at 3070 yuan/ton (down 28 yuan/ton week-on-week) and futures prices at 3012 yuan/ton (down 80 yuan/ton week-on-week) [6][7]. - The market is expected to remain volatile in the short term, awaiting positive drivers, while attention should be paid to actual soybean purchases and South American planting weather [7].