Tianfeng Securities·2025-09-24 03:41Industry Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the agricultural sector [1] Core Insights - Global food prices showed structural increases in August 2025, with marginal declines in grain and dairy prices. The FAO reported an average global food price index of 130.1, remaining stable month-on-month but up 6.9% year-on-year [2][8] - Domestic grain prices are influenced by the new crop listings, with wheat and corn being closely monitored. The soybean market is affected by trade relations and biofuel policies [3] Summary by Sections Global Grain Price Analysis - The global grain price index averaged 105.6 in August 2025, down 0.8% month-on-month and 4.5% year-on-year, indicating ample supply and weak import sentiment [10] - The global corn price has risen for three consecutive months due to adverse weather affecting EU corn yields and increased demand for animal feed and ethanol processing in the US [10] Domestic Grain Price Analysis - The new season's wheat production is expected to be lower than anticipated, maintaining a supply surplus. The actual sowing area for winter wheat in 2025 is 33.9 million acres, a slight increase from the previous year [5][19] - The domestic corn market is projected to strengthen in the second half of 2025, with new corn listings expected to impact prices significantly [34][46] Investment Recommendations - Focus on seed companies due to their correlation with grain prices, with recommendations for companies like Longping High-Tech, Dabeinong, and Qianyuan High-Tech. The seed sector is currently at a low profitability point, awaiting a cyclical rebound [4] - In the grain and oil sector, attention should be paid to tariff price transmission for high-import-dependent varieties, with recommendations for companies like Suqian Agricultural Development and Beidahuang [4] - The agricultural water conservancy sector is expected to benefit from significant construction funding, with a recommendation for Dayu Water-saving [4] Supply and Demand Analysis - For wheat, the global production forecast for 2025/26 is 816 million tons, with a consumption increase of 11.4 million tons. The ending stock is projected at 264 million tons, reflecting a slight increase from the previous year [11] - The global corn production forecast for 2025/26 is 1.287 billion tons, with consumption rising by 31.4 million tons. The ending stock is expected to decrease to 281 million tons [11] - The global rice production is estimated at 541 million tons for 2025/26, with a consumption increase of 9.81 million tons, leading to a slight decrease in ending stocks [11] Domestic Supply and Demand Analysis - Domestic wheat production for 2025/26 is forecasted at 141.29 million tons, with a consumption increase of 2.4%. The import volume is expected to decrease significantly [20][23] - Domestic corn production is projected at 296.16 million tons, with consumption remaining stable. The import volume is expected to stay low, reflecting a tightening supply-demand balance [34][37] - Domestic rice production is expected to reach 208.58 million tons, with a slight increase in consumption. The rice market is projected to face downward pressure due to oversupply and changing consumption patterns [51][55]