Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The logic of breeding sow reduction is strengthening, and beef and milk are expected to achieve upward linkage in 2026. As of September 26, 2025, the average price of live pigs in China is 12.50 yuan/kg, with a week-on-week decrease of 0.20 yuan/kg and a year-on-year decrease of 5.51% [11][16] - The investment logic for live pigs is marginally improving, driven by both fundamental and policy factors. The price of live pigs is expected to rise in the second half of 2025 due to strong support from previous breeding sow reductions and winter piglet losses [29][32] Summary by Sections Weekly Observation - The logic of breeding sow reduction is strengthening, and beef and milk are expected to achieve upward linkage in 2026. The average price of live pigs is 12.50 yuan/kg, with a week-on-week decrease of 0.20 yuan/kg and a year-on-year decrease of 5.51% [11][16] - The average price of beef is 66.27 yuan/kg, with a month-on-month increase of 2.10% and a year-on-year increase of 7.74% [23] Weekly Market Performance (September 22-26) - The agricultural index underperformed the market by 2.18 percentage points, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.21% and the agricultural index falling by 1.97% [34][36] - Leading stocks include ST Jinggu (+15.68%), Huaying Agriculture (+5.76%), and Biological Shares (+3.78%) [34][40] Price Tracking (September 22-26) - The average price of live pigs is 12.45 yuan/kg, down 1.81% from the previous week. The average price of piglets is 21.29 yuan/kg, down 4.87% [46] - The average price of beef is 65.90 yuan/kg, with a week-on-week increase of 0.30 yuan/kg [54] Recommendations - Recommended stocks in the pig sector include Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff Group, and Juxing Agriculture [20][29] - In the feed sector, recommended stocks include Haida Group and New Hope [29] - In the pet food sector, recommended stocks include Guibao Pet, Zhongchong Shares, and Petty Shares [32]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The investment logic for the pig industry continues to strengthen due to dual catalysts from policies and diseases, with a recommendation for long-term positioning despite current price lows [3][5] - The pet food export volume continues to grow year-on-year, indicating a sustained positive trend in the pet food market [4][28] Summary by Sections Weekly Observation - The pig price is running at a low level, with the national average price at 12.71 yuan/kg as of September 21, 2025, down 0.50 yuan/kg week-on-week and down 5.73 yuan/kg year-on-year [3][13] - The average weight of pigs sold is 128.45 kg, showing a slight increase week-on-week and year-on-year [3][13] - The pig industry is expected to see a strong execution of policies aimed at capacity reduction, which will enhance the expectations for substantial capacity reduction [3][13] Weekly Viewpoint - The investment logic for the pig industry is marginally improving, with a recommendation for companies such as Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff Group, and others [5][24] - The domestic feed market is benefiting from the post-cycle of poultry and livestock, with strong overseas demand supporting prices [5][25] - The pet food sector is experiencing a rise in domestic brands due to consumption upgrades and tariff barriers [5][28] Market Performance (September 15-19) - The agricultural index underperformed the market by 1.40 percentage points, with the agricultural index down 2.70% [6][29] - Leading stocks included Shennong Biotechnology (+9.36%), Xuelong Biotechnology (+7.64%), and Tianma Technology (+3.90%) [6][29] Price Tracking (September 15-19) - The average price of pigs was 12.68 yuan/kg, down 0.66 yuan/kg from the previous week [7][37] - The average price of piglets was 22.38 yuan/kg, down 1.57 yuan/kg week-on-week [7][37] - The average price of beef was 65.60 yuan/kg, showing a slight increase [44][37] Key News (September 15-19) - Notification regarding the central reserve frozen pork storage auction scheduled for September 23, 2025, with 15,000 tons available for auction [35]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The agricultural sector's profit growth in H1 2025 is driven by the recovery of the breeding chain, with a revenue of 569.91 billion yuan, up 9.28% year-on-year, and a net profit of 25.79 billion yuan, up 193.46% year-on-year [12][19] - The pig price is expected to rise in H2 2025, supported by both fundamental and policy factors, improving the investment logic for pig farming [21] - The pet food sector continues to thrive, with domestic brands gaining market share due to consumption upgrades and tariff barriers [22] Summary by Sections Weekly Observation - The recovery of the breeding chain has driven significant profit growth in the agricultural sector for H1 2025, with a notable increase in net profit and revenue [12][19] - The average price of pigs in H1 2025 was 14.81 yuan/kg, down 4.00% year-on-year, but profitability improved due to lower breeding costs and increased output from leading companies [12][19] Weekly Viewpoint - The investment logic for pig farming is improving, with expected price increases in H2 2025 due to supply and demand dynamics [21] - The feed sector benefits from strong domestic and overseas demand, with recommendations for companies like Haida Group and New Hope [21] - The pet food market is projected to grow significantly, with domestic brands strengthening their position [22] Market Performance (8.25-8.29) - The agricultural index outperformed the market by 1.18 percentage points, with a 2.02% increase in the agricultural index compared to a 0.84% rise in the Shanghai Composite Index [24][27] - Leading stocks included Aonong Biological (+22.67%), Yuanfei Pet (+15.71%), and Xiaoming Co. (+10.86%) [24][29] Price Tracking (8.25-8.29) - The average price of pigs was 13.66 yuan/kg, with a slight decrease from the previous week, while the average price of beef increased to 65.05 yuan/kg [31][39] - The price of corn futures rose by 1.39% to 2187.00 yuan/ton, while soybean meal futures fell by 2.04% to 2496.00 yuan/ton [46] Key News (8.25-8.29) - The Ministry of Agriculture held a meeting to promote strict variety management, emphasizing the importance of new varieties and resource management [30] - The total output of aquatic products from January to July 2025 increased by 4.37% year-on-year, indicating a positive trend in the aquaculture sector [30] Subsector Financial Data - In H1 2025, the breeding, feed, poultry, and animal health sectors saw significant year-on-year profit growth, with breeding profits increasing by 668.38% [20][19] - The pet food sector also experienced a profit increase of 17.92% year-on-year, reflecting strong market demand [20][19]

Group 1 - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) reported that the average pig-to-grain price ratio has fallen below 6:1, prompting the central government to initiate frozen pork reserve collection [2][4] - The China National Storage Network announced plans to collect 10,000 tons of pork on August 25 and 19,000 tons from August 26 to 29, which is expected to boost market sentiment and support a rebound in pork prices [2][4] - As of August 22, 2025, the average price of live pigs was 13.73 yuan/kg, showing a week-on-week increase of 0.04 yuan/kg but a year-on-year decrease of 6.51 yuan/kg [1][5] Group 2 - In July 2025, China's pet food export value reached $130 million, marking a month-on-month increase of 13.35% despite a year-on-year decline of 3.85% [3] - The 27th Asia Pet Expo held from August 20-24 showcased continued domestic pet consumption growth, with significant sales reported by companies like Petty Holdings [3][4] - The pet sector is experiencing a rise in domestic brands due to consumption upgrades and tariff barriers, reinforcing the logic of domestic brand growth [4] Group 3 - The investment logic for the pig industry is improving due to dual drivers from fundamental and policy aspects, with recommendations for companies like Muyuan Foods and Wens Foodstuffs [4] - The feed sector is benefiting from the post-cycle of poultry and livestock, supported by strong overseas demand, with recommendations for companies like Haida Group and New Hope Liuhe [4] - The pet sector's growth is further supported by domestic consumption upgrades, with recommendations for companies like Guibao Pet and Zhongchong Co [4]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The report indicates that the pig price is expected to gradually rise due to government storage initiatives, with the average pig price as of August 22, 2025, being 13.73 yuan/kg, showing a week-on-week increase of 0.04 yuan/kg but a year-on-year decrease of 6.51% [3][13] - The pet food export market is experiencing high growth, with July 2025 exports amounting to 130 million USD, a month-on-month increase of 13.35% [4][25] - The report highlights a positive outlook for the pig farming sector, driven by both fundamental and policy factors, with recommendations for specific companies in the sector [5][26] Weekly Observations - The report notes that the storage of frozen pork by the government is set to begin on August 25, 2025, with a total of 10,000 tons to be stored [38] - The average pig-to-grain price ratio has fallen below 6:1, prompting government intervention to stabilize the market [13][41] - The agricultural index outperformed the market by 0.23 percentage points during the week of August 18-22, 2025, with a 3.72% increase [30][33] Price Tracking - As of August 22, 2025, the average price of live pigs was 13.73 yuan/kg, with a slight decrease of 0.03 yuan/kg from the previous week [43][44] - The average price of piglets was 27.78 yuan/kg, down 1.09 yuan/kg week-on-week [43][44] - The report also tracks the prices of other agricultural products, noting fluctuations in beef, chicken, and feed prices [42][54] Recommendations - The report recommends several companies for investment, including Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff Group, and others in the pig farming sector, as well as companies in the feed sector like Haida Group and New Hope [5][26][28] - In the pet food sector, companies such as Guibao Pet and Petty are highlighted as strong investment opportunities due to the rising domestic market [5][29]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The report highlights that a new round of price increases for pigs may gradually begin, with the African swine fever vaccine opening growth opportunities for the animal health sector [4][5] - The report emphasizes that the investment logic for live pigs is marginally improving, supported by both fundamental and policy factors, with recommendations for specific companies [5][31] Summary by Sections Weekly Observation - As of August 15, 2025, the national average price of live pigs is 13.73 CNY/kg, with a week-on-week increase of 0.06 CNY/kg but a year-on-year decrease of 7.44% [4][13] - The price premium for 150kg fat pigs over 120kg standard pigs is 0.28 CNY/kg, indicating a tightening supply [4][13] Weekly Market Performance (August 11-15) - The agricultural sector underperformed the market by 1.84 percentage points, with the agricultural index down 0.14% while the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 1.70% [6][35] - Key stocks that led the gains include COFCO Sugar (+41.04%), Shunli Biological (+13.97%), and Xiaoming Co. (+8.86%) [6][35] Price Tracking (August 11-15) - The average price of live pigs on August 15 is 13.76 CNY/kg, a slight increase from the previous week [6][46] - The average price of piglets is 28.87 CNY/kg, showing a decrease of 5.03% from the previous week [6][46] - The average price of white feathered chickens is 7.20 CNY/kg, with a week-on-week increase of 0.84% [6][51] Key News (August 11-15) - The central government allocated 1.146 billion CNY for agricultural disaster relief, supporting major grain-producing provinces [6][41]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The agricultural sector is experiencing a marginal improvement in investment logic for live pigs, driven by both fundamental and policy factors, with expectations of a price increase in the second half of 2025 [26] - The pet sector is witnessing a rise in domestic brands, supported by consumption upgrades and tariff barriers, with a projected market size growth of over 10% annually from 2025 to 2027 [28][29] Summary by Sections Weekly Observation - The national pig price is under pressure due to group weight reduction and increased market supply, with an average price of 14.02 CNY/kg as of August 3, 2025, down 0.57% from the previous week [5][14] - The average weight of pigs sold has decreased to 127.98 kg, reflecting a downward trend due to weight reduction policies and slow growth in high temperatures [16] Weekly Insights - The investment logic for live pigs is improving, with expectations of price support in the second half of 2025 due to a combination of fundamental and policy factors [26] - The feed sector is benefiting from a recovery in domestic livestock and poultry production, with a total feed output expected to reach 1.4 trillion CNY in 2023 [26] Market Performance - The agricultural sector underperformed the broader market by 2.03 percentage points, with the agricultural index declining by 2.97% during the week [30][31] - The animal health sector showed the highest gains, with stocks like Shenlian Biological and Huisheng Biological leading the performance [30] Price Tracking - As of August 1, 2025, the average price for live pigs was 14.33 CNY/kg, with a slight increase of 1.27% from the previous week [42] - The average price for corn was 2,296 CNY/ton, down 0.78% week-on-week, while soybean meal was priced at 3,004 CNY/ton, down 0.69% [60] Key News - The overall situation in China's livestock industry is stable and improving, with a reported production increase of 2.8% in meat output during the first half of 2025 [38] - The number of breeding sows has decreased slightly, indicating a potential reduction in pig supply, which may stabilize prices [38]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The agricultural sector's public fund heavy holdings increased in Q2 2025, driven by US-China tariff disruptions, fundamental improvements, and policy catalysts [4][12] - The total market capitalization of the agricultural sector reached 1,320.8 billion, with a quarter-on-quarter increase of 6.80%, accounting for 1.74% of the A-share market [12][16] - The investment logic for the pig farming sector is improving, with expectations of a price increase in the second half of 2025 [20] Summary by Sections Public Fund Holdings - In Q2 2025, the public fund heavy holdings in the agricultural sector accounted for 0.47% of the total public stock investment, with a quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.07 percentage points [12][14] - The feed and breeding sub-sectors saw the most significant increase in public fund holdings, while other sub-sectors remained relatively stable [15] Individual Stocks - Leading companies in the feed and breeding sectors, such as Haida Group and Muyuan Foods, saw significant increases in their public fund holdings, with Haida Group's holdings rising by 51% to 12.44 billion [17][19] - The top public fund holdings in the agricultural sector for Q2 2025 were Haida Group, Muyuan Foods, and Wens Foodstuffs, with respective holdings of 12.44 billion, 6.64 billion, and 6.20 billion [19] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends investing in Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuffs, and other companies in the pig farming sector due to improving investment logic [20] - The feed sector is expected to benefit from strong overseas demand, with recommendations for Haida Group and New Hope [20] - The pet sector is highlighted for its growth potential, with recommendations for Guibao Pet and Zhongchong Co. [20]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The report highlights that the investment logic for live pigs is marginally improving, supported by both fundamental and policy factors, with expectations of rising prices in the second half of 2025 [25] - The domestic pet consumption market remains stable, but trade tensions have put pressure on exports, with a notable decline in sales and export figures [20][29] Summary by Sections Weekly Observation - Short-term supply increases have led to a decline in pig prices, but after market adjustments, prices may rise further [4][13] - As of July 18, the average price of live pigs was 14.19 yuan/kg, down 3.34% from the previous week [13][14] Weekly Market Performance - The agriculture index underperformed the market by 0.83 percentage points, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.69% [30][32] - The animal health sector showed the highest gains among sub-sectors [30] Price Tracking - The average price of live pigs decreased to 14.27 yuan/kg, while the price of piglets increased slightly to 31.96 yuan/kg [41] - The price of corn decreased to 2473 yuan/ton, while soybean meal prices rose to 2928 yuan/ton [15][56] Key News - As of the end of Q2 2025, the number of breeding sows was reported at 40.43 million, with overall meat production showing a slight increase [38] - The report indicates a stable trend in domestic pet food sales, with a total of 31.87 billion yuan in sales for June, down 7.98% year-on-year [20][23] Recommendations - Recommended stocks in the pig farming sector include Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff Group, and others, while in the feed sector, Hai Da Group and New Hope Liuhe are highlighted [25][29]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The supply contraction has reached a point where the average price of live pigs is expected to rise, with the national average price at 14.74 yuan/kg as of June 29, 2025, showing a week-on-week increase of 0.45 yuan/kg but a year-on-year decrease of 3.17% [4][13] - The profit of pig farming enterprises is expected to maintain high growth year-on-year in Q2 2025, driven by increased output, heavier average weights, and reduced costs [5][23] - The investment logic for the pig sector is improving due to supply contraction and macroeconomic catalysts, suggesting a positive allocation strategy [6][30] Summary by Sections Weekly Observation - In Q2 2025, the average price of live pigs is projected at 14.55 yuan/kg, a year-on-year decrease of 11.22%, while the cost of pig farming has decreased to 13.38 yuan/kg, a year-on-year decline of 2.92% [5][23] - The average weight of pigs at slaughter has increased to 128.99 kg/head, a year-on-year increase of 2.42%, with a projected year-on-year increase of 34.07% in the total output of 12 major listed pig companies [5][23] Weekly Market Performance - The agricultural index underperformed the broader market by 1.11 percentage points, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 1.91% and the agricultural index increasing by 0.80% [34][36] - The aquaculture sector led the gains, with notable increases in individual stocks such as Biological Shares (+9.83%) and Spring Snow Food (+9.82%) [34][38] Price Tracking - As of June 27, 2025, the national average price for live pigs was 14.72 yuan/kg, up 0.50 yuan/kg from the previous week, while the average price for piglets was 31.6 yuan/kg, down 0.25 yuan/kg [41][44] - The feed price ratio for pigs was recorded at 4.38:1, indicating the profitability dynamics in the sector [41] Recommendations - The report recommends actively allocating investments in leading pig companies such as Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff Group, and others, as well as in the feed sector benefiting from strong overseas demand [6][30]