光大期货：2月2日农产品日报

Group 1: Oilseeds and Oils - Domestic oilseeds and oils showed strong performance in January, with oil prices rising more than protein meal prices. Palm oil and rapeseed oil outperformed soybean oil [3][13] - The increase in prices is driven by a general rise in commodity prices, higher crude oil prices, and the destocking of oilseeds and oils [3][13] - Brazil's soybean harvest is progressing, with the largest state, Mato Grosso, advancing quickly. However, overall harvest progress is slower than in previous years, leading to delayed selling by farmers due to low prices and currency appreciation [3][13] - The upcoming weather conditions in South America, particularly in early February, will be crucial for soybean yield realization, which could lead to a decline in global soybean prices if no significant issues arise [3][13] - Domestic feed consumption is expected to remain stable compared to last year, with high soybean meal supply maintaining a balance in supply and demand [3][13] Group 2: Eggs - After the New Year, egg prices rebounded due to increased demand, but supply remains ample, leading to a cautious market outlook for future egg production [15][16] - As of January 30, the main egg futures contract saw a weekly decline of 1.44% but a monthly increase of 1.73% [15][16] - The increase in egg prices has improved farming profits, with a reported profit of 0.66 yuan per jin as of January 29, up 0.89 yuan from the previous month [16] Group 3: Corn - The USDA report in January was bearish for U.S. corn, leading to a significant price drop, with production estimates raised to a record 17.021 billion bushels [17][18] - Domestic corn prices showed fluctuations, with a weekly average of 2332 yuan per ton as of January 29, while sales in production areas increased ahead of the Lunar New Year [18] - The market is currently experiencing a balance in supply and demand, with traders building inventories and executing previous orders [18] Group 4: Pork - In January, live hog prices initially rose but then fell, with the national average price at 12.14 yuan per kilogram, down 0.66 yuan from the previous month [19][20] - The number of breeding sows decreased by 2.9% year-on-year, indicating a potential impact on future supply [20][21] - As of January 30, the operating rate of slaughterhouses was 41.59%, reflecting a slight increase from the previous week but a decrease from the previous month [22]