Core Viewpoint - Dairy stocks are rising against the trend, with Modern Dairy (01117) up 3.8% to HKD 1.64 and Yuanrong Dairy (09858) up 3.44% to HKD 5.11 [1] Group 1: Market Impact - The Ministry of Commerce announced temporary subsidies on specific dairy imports from the EU, imposing tariffs between 21.9% and 42.7% starting December 23 [1] - Citigroup estimates that the EU accounts for 20.7% of the import volume for the affected products, and domestic production costs are lower than imports, suggesting a shift towards domestic solid dairy processing to alleviate surplus raw milk supply [1] Group 2: Company Implications - Citigroup believes that domestic solid dairy companies, particularly Yili, will benefit from increased demand for raw milk due to these measures, which are expected to enhance the market for high-end and specialty dairy products [1] - Huachuang Securities noted that the subsidy rate of nearly 30% significantly raises the cost of related EU imported products, and the immediate execution of the policy reflects the government's commitment to stabilizing the market [1]
乳业股逆势上扬，花旗料乳制品反补贴措施将有助于缓解国内原奶供应过剩