HUAXI Securities·2025-09-11 08:40Investment Rating - Industry rating: Recommended [4] Core Viewpoints - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs will hold a meeting on September 16 to discuss the current situation of pig production and measures for capacity regulation among 25 pig farming enterprises [1] - Since late May, there have been frequent policies regarding capacity regulation in the pig farming industry, including a reduction of 1 million breeding sows to a target of 39.5 million [2] - The average slaughter weight of pigs has been steadily decreasing, with a decline of 3.65% as of the first week of September [2] - The current pig prices are low, with August's average price below 14 yuan/kg and recent prices in Guangxi dropping to under 12.5 yuan/kg [3] Summary by Sections Policy and Regulation - The government has implemented strict measures to control the breeding sow population and reduce the weight of pigs for slaughter [2] - Major enterprises like Muyuan Foods have committed to reducing their breeding sow population, with a planned reduction of 3.82% by the end of the year [2] Market Dynamics - The breeding sow population is currently at 40.42 million, slightly above the normal level, indicating potential for further reductions [3] - The pig price is expected to rise in the future due to a combination of active and passive capacity reductions, improving the supply-demand balance [3] Investment Opportunities - The pig farming sector is currently undervalued, with a recommendation to focus on companies like Lihua Stock, which is expected to benefit from rising chicken prices and a growing pig farming business [6] - The company plans to achieve a pig output of over 1 million heads in 2024, with a projected increase to 2 million heads in 2025 [6]