Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-10 01:31Core Viewpoint - The Chinese liquor market is experiencing a decline in retail prices for major products, ending a brief stabilization period, with the average price of the top ten products dropping to 9148 yuan, a decrease of 12 yuan from the previous day, marking a new low in five days [1]. Price Trends - The market shows significant structural differentiation, with some high-end brands experiencing notable price adjustments. For instance, the price of Wuliangye's Pu Wuliangye 58th generation dropped by 26 yuan per bottle, falling from 1019 yuan to 900 yuan, marking the first decline in ten years [2]. - Other brands such as Guojiao 1573 and Moutai also saw price decreases of 10 yuan and 7 yuan per bottle, respectively. Conversely, Qinghualang's price increased by 14 yuan per bottle, indicating a strong performance [2]. Market Sentiment - Despite a 3.6% decline in the food and beverage sector index since December, which underperformed the CSI 300 index by approximately 5 percentage points, institutional investors remain optimistic. In December, 49 institutions conducted 222 "buy" ratings, covering 185 stocks, with a net inflow of 12.09 billion yuan into the food and beverage sector [2].