Core Viewpoint - The raw milk price is stabilizing and expected to rise in 2026, benefiting from the reduction in supply-side expansion and a decrease in breeding stock, alongside the release of processing capacity on the demand side [2][3] Group 1: Raw Milk Price Trends - The raw milk price has shown signs of recovery in September due to seasonal supply-demand mismatches and the implementation of new sterilized milk standards, leading to a preliminary balance in the industry supply-demand structure [2] - The self-sufficiency rate of raw milk in China exceeds 70%, with imports of dry dairy products equivalent to 15 million tons of fresh milk in 2024, accounting for 37% of raw milk production [2] - Major companies like Yili and Mengniu are enhancing their processing capacity, which is expected to further boost raw milk demand as domestic substitution increases [2] Group 2: Beef Cattle Market Outlook - The stock of breeding cows continues to decline, with a year-on-year decrease of 2.4% in national cattle stock as of Q3 2025, indicating a sustained supply gap and a favorable market cycle expected to continue until 2027 [3] - The U.S. imposed a 40% tariff on Brazilian beef starting August 2025, leading to increased beef imports into China, with the impact of this tariff expected to diminish following policy relaxations in November [3] - Future import restrictions could further stimulate domestic beef demand, especially as the investigation into beef import measures concludes in January [3] Group 3: Profitability and Margin Improvements - Profitability for dairy farming leaders is expected to improve significantly, with gross margins potentially increasing by over 6% to 10% if milk prices rise by 10% to 20% [3] - The valuation of breeding cows and income from culling are anticipated to increase, with companies like Yuran and Modern Farming expected to see additional revenue of 240 million and 180 million yuan respectively from rising cattle prices [3] - The fair value of breeding cows is likely to benefit from the reversal in milk prices, reduced feeding costs, and optimized herd structures [3]
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