Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the agricultural sector [4] Core Views - The report is optimistic about the reversal of the livestock cycle in 2025, with both domestic and international beef and milk markets expected to rise [3] - The report highlights the support for long-term pig prices due to industry restructuring, recommending undervalued leading companies in the sector [3] - The pet consumption sector is identified as a growth area benefiting from demographic changes [3] - The report suggests that the white chicken market will see a long-term increase in consumption, while yellow chicken may benefit first from domestic demand recovery [3] Summary by Sections Livestock - Beef prices are expected to rise, with the average price on October 17 at 25.73 yuan/kg, down 0.16% week-on-week but up 8.20% year-on-year [2] - The report anticipates a significant increase in raw milk prices by the end of the year, with the average price at 3.04 yuan/kg, stable week-on-week but down 2.88% year-on-year [2] - The pig market is experiencing a price drop, with the average price at 11.10 yuan/kg, down 0.36% week-on-week and 37.32% year-on-year [1][2] Poultry - The white chicken market shows a slight increase in supply, with prices for chicks at 3.24 yuan/bird, up 0.31% week-on-week but down 24.83% year-on-year [1] - The yellow chicken supply remains at a low level, with prices for various types of yellow chicken showing mixed trends [1] Feed and Grains - Soybean meal prices are supported by a favorable supply-demand balance, with current prices at 3,010 yuan/ton, up 0.13% week-on-week [2] - Corn prices are expected to maintain a moderate increase, with current prices at 2,205 yuan/ton, down 1.12% week-on-week but up 1.10% year-on-year [2] Investment Recommendations - Recommended stocks include: - Livestock: YouRan Agriculture, Modern Farming, China Shengmu, Guangming Meat [3] - Pork: DeKang Agriculture, Muyuan Foods, Huazhong Agriculture, Wen's Food Group, and others [3] - Pet Industry: Guibao Pet, Reap Bio [3] - Feed: Haida Group [3] - Poultry: Lihua Co., Yisheng Co., and others [3]
农产品研究跟踪系列报告(178):旺季支撑肉类消费,肉牛价格 Q4 有望加速上行