KAIYUAN SECURITIES·2025-09-21 07:43Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - In August, the growth rate of social retail sales declined, with the liquor sector stabilizing and a focus on niche segments in consumer goods. The food and beverage index fell by 2.5%, ranking 23rd among primary sub-industries, underperforming the CSI 300 by approximately 2.1 percentage points. The sub-industries of processed foods (+0.3%), soft drinks (+0.1%), and health products (0.0%) performed relatively well [4][13][15] - The total retail sales of consumer goods in August 2025 increased by 3.4% year-on-year, with a month-on-month decline of 0.3 percentage points from July. The weakening growth rate is attributed to the diminishing marginal effects of the "old-for-new" policy and a general weakness in consumer demand across various categories [4][13] - The liquor industry is currently in a destocking phase, with high inventory levels in some products. However, there are signs of improvement in terminal demand, and the sector is expected to see a recovery in consumption during the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays [5][14] Summary by Sections Market Performance - The food and beverage index experienced a decline of 2.5%, ranking 23rd out of 28 sectors, and underperformed the CSI 300 by about 2.1 percentage points. Leading individual stocks included Qianwei Yangchun, Rizhiyuan, and Weizhi Xiang, while Jiahe Foods, Jinzi Ham, and Junyao Health saw significant declines [15][17] Upstream Data - Some upstream raw material prices have decreased. For instance, the price of whole milk powder was $3,790 per ton, down 0.5% month-on-month but up 9.9% year-on-year. Conversely, the price of fresh milk was 3.0 yuan per kilogram, unchanged month-on-month but down 3.5% year-on-year [18][20] Liquor Industry Data - The cumulative production of liquor from January to August 2025 was 2.352 million kiloliters, a decrease of 9% year-on-year. In August alone, production fell by 18.2% year-on-year [41][43] Recommended Portfolio - The report recommends a portfolio including Guizhou Moutai, Shanxi Fenjiu, Ximai Foods, Wancheng Group, and Bairun Shares, highlighting their growth potential and market positioning [6][14]