Report Overview - Reported industry: Eggs [1] - Date: December 2, 2025 [2] - Research team: Agricultural Products Research Team [4] Key Points 1. Market Review and Operational Suggestions - **Market Review**: The prices of egg contracts 2601, 2602, and 2603 all declined. The 2601 contract dropped by 2.47%, the 2602 by 1.21%, and the 2603 by 1.03%. The national egg prices were stable, with the average prices in the main production areas at 3.09 yuan/jin, up 0.10 yuan/jin from the previous day, and 3.28 yuan/jin in the main sales areas, up 0.05 yuan/jin from the previous day [7]. - **Core View**: The spot prices stabilized and then rose, and the futures market rose strongly a few days ago. However, due to the weekend price increase falling short of expectations, there was a weak correction today. Traders are willing to wait for the small peak season, reducing supply pressure. The 01 contract is in the peak - season contract, while the 02 is in the absolute off - season. If egg prices strengthen, one can focus on the potential opportunity of the 1 - 2 spread widening, and short - sellers are advised to lay out in post - festival contracts [8]. 2. Industry News - **Inventory**: As of the end of October 2025, the national monthly inventory of laying hens was about 1.359 billion, a month - on - month decrease of 0.66%, ending the previous continuous growth trend, but a year - on - year increase of 5.59% compared to the end of October 2024 [9]. - **Replenishment**: In October 2025, the monthly hatch volume of laying hen chicks in sample enterprises was about 39.15 million, slightly less than that in September 2025. The cumulative replenishment from July to October 2025 was about 158.14 million, less than the same period of the previous year [9]. - **Culling Volume**: From the three weeks up to November 20, 2025, the national culling volumes of chickens were 19.81 million, 19.47 million, and 20.21 million respectively, with an overall slight increase compared to the previous period [9][10]. - **Culling Age**: As of November 20, 2025, the average culling age of chickens was 492 days, 1 day earlier than the previous week and 7 days earlier than the previous month, indicating an accelerated culling speed [10]. 3. Data Overview - The report presents multiple data charts, including the monthly inventory of laying hens in China, egg - chicken farming profits, average prices in the main egg - producing areas, the seasonal trend of egg 12, the basis of the egg 12 contract, and the egg 12 - 02 spread [11][12][15]

Report Summary 1. Reported Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The spot price of eggs in the country remained stable today, with the average price in the main producing areas at 2.99 yuan/jin and that in the main consuming areas at 3.23 yuan/jin, up 0.03 yuan/jin from yesterday. The 01 contract rose 0.73%. After the spot price stabilized in the previous few days, it increased in some areas today. The futures market rose strongly, mainly due to the anticipation being factored in early. As the spot price has reached a phased bottom and the demand expectation for the double festivals in December is hard to disprove, the market generally believes that the egg price may be slightly stronger in early December. Traders are willing to wait for the subsequent small peak season to sell, reducing the supply pressure. Attention should be paid to whether the spot price will rise as expected this weekend and next week. If the egg price continues to strengthen, there may be an opportunity to expand the 1 - 2 spread, and short - sellers are advised to lay out positions in post - festival contracts. The 01 contract's rebound is based on phased expectations, and its sustainability depends on the spot market [8]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Review and Operation Suggestions - **Market Review**: The 2601 contract of eggs opened at 3282, closed at 3293, up 24 points or 0.73% from the previous settlement price, with a trading volume of 185,804 and an open interest of 170,648, an increase of 154,196. The 2602 contract opened at 3056, closed at 3073, up 24 points or 0.79%, with a trading volume of 60,460 and an open interest of 135,972, an increase of 4,315. The 2512 contract opened at 2960, closed at 2907, down 41 points or - 1.39%, with a trading volume of 13,969 and an open interest of 339, a decrease of 10,419 [7]. - **Operation Suggestions**: If the egg price runs strongly in the future, pay attention to the potential opportunity of the 1 - 2 spread expansion. Short - sellers are advised to lay out positions in post - festival contracts. Treat the 01 contract's rebound as a phased expectation, and its sustainability requires support from the spot market [8]. 3.2 Industry News - **Inventory**: As of the end of October 2025, the monthly inventory of laying hens in the country was about 1.359 billion, a decrease of 0.66% from the end of September 2025 (1.368 billion), ending the previous continuous growth trend, but an increase of 5.59% compared with the end of October 2024 (1.287 billion) [9]. - **Replenishment**: In October 2025, the monthly output of laying hen chicks of sample enterprises was about 39.15 million, slightly less than 39.2 million in September 2025, and significantly less than 44.83 million in the same period in 2024. The total replenishment in the past four months (July - October 2025) was about 158.14 million, compared with about 176.1 million in the same period last year [9]. - **Elimination Volume**: As of November 20, 2025, the elimination volumes of laying hens in the previous three weeks were 19.81 million, 19.47 million, and 20.21 million respectively. The elimination volume fluctuated recently, but generally increased slightly compared with the previous period [9][10]. - **Elimination Age**: As of November 20, 2025, the average elimination age of laying hens was 492 days, one day earlier than last week and seven days earlier than last month, indicating an accelerated elimination speed [10].

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1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The recent increase in the number of culled chickens has alleviated the previous supply pressure, but the number of laying hens in production remains high. The short - term de - capacity speed is expected to be relatively gentle. Considering that the spot average price is still around 2.8 - 2.9 yuan/jin, the January main contract has given a certain premium. With the approaching of pre - holiday stockpiling, the downward space is relatively limited, and it is likely to fluctuate within a range in the future [7]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - **Futures Prices and Spreads**: JD01 closed at 3282, up 57 from the previous day; JD05 closed at 3553, up 4; JD09 closed at 3944, up 22. The 01 - 05 spread was - 271, up 53; the 05 - 09 spread was - 391, down 18; the 09 - 01 spread was 662, down 35 [2]. - **Ratio of Egg to Feed**: The 01 egg/corn ratio was 1.46, up 0.02; the 01 egg/bean meal ratio was 1.07, unchanged. The 05 egg/corn ratio was 1.56, unchanged; the 05 egg/bean meal ratio was 1.25, down 0.00. The 09 egg/corn ratio was 1.72, unchanged; the 09 egg/bean meal ratio was 1.34, up 0.00 [2]. 3.2 Spot Market - **Egg Prices**: The main producing area average price was 2.94 yuan/jin, up 0.04 yuan/jin from the previous day, and the main selling area average price was 3.12 yuan/jin, unchanged from the previous day. Prices in different regions had a mix of increases and stability [2][4]. - **Culled Chicken Prices**: The average price of culled chickens was 3.81 yuan/jin, unchanged from the previous day [2][6]. 3.3 Profit Calculation - **Costs**: The average price of culled chickens was 3.81 yuan/jin, unchanged; the average price of chicken seedlings was 3.21 yuan/feather, up 0.04; the price of laying hen vaccines was 3 yuan, unchanged. The average price of corn was 2325 yuan/ton, up 8; the average price of bean meal was 3088 yuan/ton, unchanged; the laying hen compound feed was 2.55 yuan/jin, up 0.01 [2]. - **Profit**: The profit per feather was - 0.99 yuan, up 1.39 from the previous day [2]. 3.4 Fundamental Information - **Egg Price Trends**: The main producing area average price increased slightly, and the main selling area average price remained stable. The national mainstream prices had a mix of increases and stability, with egg prices continuing to fluctuate and consolidate, and normal sales [4]. - **Laying Hen Inventory**: In October, the national inventory of laying hens in production was 1.359 billion, a decrease of 0.01 billion from the previous month, and a year - on - year increase of 5.5%. The estimated inventory from November 2025 to February 2026 is 1.359 billion, 1.355 billion, 1.346 billion, and 1.333 billion respectively [5]. - **Chicken Seedling and Culled Chicken Data**: In October, the monthly output of chicken seedlings from sample enterprises (about 50% of the country) was 39.2 million, with little change month - on - month and a year - on - year decrease of 13%. In the week of November 21, the number of culled chickens in the main producing areas was 20.21 million, an increase of 3.8% from the previous week, and the average culling age was 492 days, a decrease of 1 day from the previous week [5]. - **Egg Sales and Inventory**: As of the week of November 21, the egg sales volume in representative selling areas was 7472 tons, an increase of 1.2% from the previous week. The average weekly inventory in the production link was 1.1 days, an increase of 0.09 days from the previous week, and the average weekly inventory in the circulation link was 1.2 days, an increase of 0.15 days from the previous week [6]. 3.5 Trading Strategy - **Unilateral Strategy**: It is expected to fluctuate within a short - term range. One can consider building long positions in the January contract at low prices [8]. - **Arbitrage and Option Strategies**: It is recommended to wait and see [9].

【消息面汇总】 中泰期货：养殖端持续亏损下，情绪转向悲观，淘鸡积极性较高，淘鸡持续偏快，叠加新鸡开产水平环 比下降，而养殖端补栏持续低迷，蛋鸡在产存栏水平触顶下滑，市场对远期预期向好。不过当前在产存 栏基数较大，下滑速度缓慢，叠加冷库蛋压力，预计春节前鸡蛋供应压力仍或偏高，鸡蛋短期反转概率 不高。对于后市，去产能进程快慢与现货强弱匹配度或成为主要矛盾，目前远期合约升水现货，关注现 货表现强弱对期货预期的证伪或证实。 10月全国在产蛋鸡存栏量13.59亿羽，环比下降0.66%，同比实现增长5.5%。存栏量处于近9年最高水 平，供应快速恢复兑现。按补苗趋势看，11月蛋鸡存栏量或有小幅回落，同比或仍处近10年最高水平。 11月27日，鸡蛋期货呈现震荡上行走势，截至发稿主力合约大幅上涨2.12%，报3283.00元/500千克。 机构观点 截至2025年11月20日，淘鸡日龄平均492天，环比上周提前1天，较上月提前7天，表明淘汰速度有所加 速。 现货方面，今日主产区山东鸡蛋均价6.09元/公斤，较昨日价格上涨0.14；河北鸡蛋均价5.63元/公斤，较 昨日价格上涨0.02；广东鸡蛋均价6.73元/公斤，与昨日价格持 ...

1. Industry Information - Industry: Eggs [1] - Date: November 25, 2025 [2] 2. Investment Rating - Not provided 3. Core View - The spot egg market is expected to stabilize at a low level this week. The demand is expected to enter the peak season in December with double - holiday stocking expectations. The downward price should not be overly underestimated, while the upward space depends on market digestion and sales. The futures market is likely to bottom out and wait for the spot rebound signal. The longer the low - price period in the fourth quarter, the higher the probability and elasticity of a reversal in the first quarter and second quarter of next year. For options, consider the wide - straddle double - selling strategy for near - month contracts, and for spreads, conduct rolling reverse arbitrage operations on near - and far - month spreads [8] 4. Summary of Each Section 4.1 Market Review and Operation Suggestions - **Market Review**: The national egg price was stable today. The average price in the main production areas was 2.90 yuan/jin, with a change of 0.06 yuan/jin compared to yesterday, and the average price in the main sales areas was 3.17 yuan/jin, up 0.02 yuan/jin from yesterday. The 01 contract rose 0.31%. The 2601 contract had a previous settlement price of 3200, an opening price of 3185, a high of 3232, a low of 3181, a closing price of 3210, a rise of 10, a rise rate of 0.31%, a trading volume of 255048, an open interest of 212297, and an open - interest change of 199106. The 2602 contract had a previous settlement price of 2981, an opening price of 2980, a high of 2998, a low of 2967, a closing price of 2990, a rise of 9, a rise rate of 0.30%, a trading volume of 47534, an open interest of 130493, and an open - interest change of 3811. The 2512 contract had a previous settlement price of 2954, an opening price of 2945, a high of 2969, a low of 2929, a closing price of 2950, a fall of 4, a fall rate of - 0.14%, a trading volume of 19014, an open interest of 27794, and an open - interest change of - 2299 [7] - **Operation Suggestions**: In the futures market, the main contract oscillated at a low level last week, and the direction was unclear. The 01 contract fell below 3200 points. Although it is close to the historical low, there are risks in going long. It is expected that the market will bottom out and wait for the spot rebound signal. For options, focus on the wide - straddle double - selling strategy for near - month contracts; for spreads, conduct rolling reverse arbitrage operations on near - and far - month spreads [8] 4.2 Industry News - **Inventory**: As of the end of October 2025, the national monthly inventory of laying hens was about 1.359 billion, a month - on - month decrease of 0.66% compared to 1.368 billion at the end of September 2025, ending the previous continuous growth trend, but a year - on - year increase of 5.59% compared to 1.287 billion at the end of October 2024 [9] - **Replenishment**: In October 2025, the monthly output of laying - hen chicks from sample enterprises was about 39.15 million, slightly less than 39.2 million in September 2025 and significantly less than 44.83 million in the same period of 2024. The total replenishment from July to October 2025 was about 158.14 million, compared with about 176.1 million in the same period of 2024 [9][10] 4.3 Data Overview - **Culling Volume**: As of November 20, 2025, in the previous three weeks, the national culling volume of chickens was 19.81 million, 19.47 million, and 20.21 million respectively. The culling volume fluctuated recently but increased slightly compared to the previous period [19] - **Culling Age**: As of November 20, 2025, the average culling age of chickens was 492 days, 1 day earlier than last week and 7 days earlier than last month, indicating an accelerated culling speed [19]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the content. 2. Core View of the Report - The recent increase in the amount of culled chickens has alleviated the previous supply pressure, but the number of laying hens in production is still at a high level. It is expected that the speed of capacity reduction will be relatively gentle in the short term. Considering that the spot average price is still around 2.8 - 2.9 yuan/jin, the January main contract has given a certain premium. With the approaching of pre - holiday stocking, the downward space is relatively limited, and it is likely to fluctuate within a range in the future [7]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - **Contract Price and Spread**: JD01 closed at 3210, up 26 from the previous day; JD05 closed at 3510, up 17; JD09 closed at 3878, up 3. The 01 - 05 spread was - 300, up 9; the 05 - 09 spread was - 368, up 14; the 09 - 01 spread was 668, down 23 [2]. - **Ratio with Feed**: The 01 egg/corn ratio was 1.45, unchanged; the 01 egg/bean粕 ratio was 1.07, up 0.01. The 05 egg/corn ratio was 1.55, unchanged; the 05 egg/bean粕 ratio was 1.25, unchanged. The 09 egg/corn ratio was 1.70, down 0.01; the 09 egg/bean粕 ratio was 1.33, unchanged [2]. 3.2 Spot Market - **Egg Price**: The average price in the main production areas was 2.86 yuan/jin, up 0.07 yuan/jin from the previous day; the average price in the main sales areas was 3.09 yuan/jin, up 0.03 yuan/jin. Egg prices in different regions showed a mixed trend of rising and remaining stable [2][4]. - **Culled Chicken Price**: The average price of culled chickens in the main production areas was 3.81 yuan/jin, up 0.02 yuan/jin from the previous day. Prices in different regions also had different changes [2][6]. 3.3 Fundamental Information - **Egg Price**: The average price in the main production areas was 2.8 yuan/jin, up 0.07 yuan/jin from the previous day; the average price in the main sales areas was 3.09 yuan/jin, up 0.03 yuan/jin. The national mainstream prices were mixed, with some rising and some stable [4]. - **Laying Hen Inventory**: In October, the national inventory of laying hens in production was 1.359 billion, a decrease of 0.01 billion from the previous month and a year - on - year increase of 5.5%. Based on previous replenishment data, the estimated inventory in November, December, January, and February 2025 will be 1.359 billion, 1.355 billion, 1.346 billion, and 1.333 billion respectively [5]. - **Chick Hatchling Volume**: In October, the monthly hatchling volume of egg - laying chicks in sample enterprises monitored by Zhuochuang Information (accounting for about 50% of the country) was 39.2 million, with little change from the previous month and a year - on - year decrease of 13% [5]. - **Culled Chicken Volume and Age**: From November 18 - 24, the national culled chicken volume in the main production areas was 20.21 million, an increase of 3.8% from the previous week. The average culling age was 492 days, a decrease of 1 day from the previous week [5]. - **Egg Sales Volume**: As of November 21, the egg sales volume in the representative sales areas was 7472 tons, an increase of 1.2% from the previous week [6]. - **Profit and Inventory**: As of November 13, the weekly average profit per jin of eggs was - 0.15 yuan/jin, an increase of 0.1 yuan/jin from the previous week. As of November 21, the average weekly inventory in the production link was 1.1 days, an increase of 0.09 days from the previous week; the average weekly inventory in the circulation link was 1.2 days, an increase of 0.15 days from the previous week [6]. 3.4 Trading Strategy - **Single - side**: It is expected to fluctuate within a range in the short term. One can consider building long positions in the January contract at low prices [8]. - **Arbitrage**: It is recommended to wait and see [9]. - **Options**: It is recommended to wait and see [10].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core View of the Report - This week, the egg price fluctuated and closed lower. The market is caught between weak reality and strong expectations. The egg futures price maintained a low - level weak oscillation this week and may continue to be in a wide - range oscillation in the short term [6] 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Week - on - Week Summary - **Market Review**: This week, the egg price fluctuated and closed lower. The closing price of the 2601 contract was 3184 yuan per 500 kilograms, a decrease of 51 yuan per 500 kilograms compared with the previous week [6] - **Market Outlook**: The continuous losses of the breeding side have led to a decline in the enthusiasm for replenishment and an increase in the number of old hens being culled. The egg - laying hen inventory has slightly decreased, and the market sentiment has improved slightly. The low spot price has led to poor replenishment enthusiasm, which is beneficial to the forward price. However, the inventory of laying hens in production is still at a high level, and there has been no excessive culling of old hens. High production capacity still suppresses the market [6] 3.2 Futures and Spot Market - **Futures Price and Position**: The January contract of egg futures oscillated downward. The position was 217,887 lots, an increase of 8,924 lots compared with last week. The net position of the top 20 was - 42,470, compared with - 17,934 last week, and the net short position increased [12] - **Futures Warehouse Receipt**: As of Friday, the number of registered egg warehouse receipts was 0 [16] - **Spot Price and Basis**: The egg spot price was reported at 2896 yuan per 500 kilograms, a decrease of 143 yuan per 500 kilograms compared with last week. The basis between the active January contract futures price and the spot average price was reported at - 288 yuan per ton [22] - **Futures Inter - month Spread**: The 1 - 5 spread of eggs was reported at - 309 yuan per 500 kilograms, which was generally at a low level in the same period [26] - **Related Product Spot Prices**: As of November 20, 2025, the average wholesale price of pork was reported at 17.94 yuan per kilogram, and the average wholesale price of 28 key monitored vegetables was reported at 5.71 yuan per kilogram [32] 3.3 Industrial Chain - **Supply - side Indicators**: As of September 30, 2025, the national laying - hen inventory index was reported at 115.26, a month - on - month increase of 0.75%. The national new - chick index was reported at 76.65, a month - on - month increase of 4.50% [38] - **Culling Indicators**: As of September 30, 2025, the national culled laying - hen index was reported at 124.63, a month - on - month increase of 33.14%. The national culling age of hens was reported at 507 days [43] - **Feed Raw Material Prices**: As of November 20, 2025, the average spot price of corn was reported at 2278.82 yuan per ton, and the spot price of soybean meal in Fangcheng was reported at 3000 yuan per ton [47] - **Feed Price and Breeding Profit**: As of November 14, 2025, the breeding profit of laying hens was reported at - 0.38 yuan per hen. The average price of laying - hen compound feed was reported at 2.76 yuan per kilogram [53] - **Prices of Laying - Hen Chicks and Culled Hens**: As of November 14, 2025, the average price of laying - hen chicks in the main producing areas was reported at 2.8 yuan per chick, and the average price of culled hens in the main producing areas was reported at 8.08 yuan per kilogram [55] - **Egg Monthly Export Volume**: In September 2025, the total egg export volume was 13,215.79 tons, an increase of 1631.15 tons compared with the same period last year, a year - on - year increase of 14.08%, and a month - on - month increase of 94.76 tons compared with the same period last month [61]

Group 1: General Information - Reported industry: Eggs [1] - Report date: November 20, 2025 [2] - Research team: Agricultural products research team including Yu Lanlan, Lin Zhenlei, Wang Haifeng, Hong Chenliang, and Liu Youran [4] Group 2: Market Review and Operation Suggestions Market Review - Today, the national egg price declined. The average price in the main production areas was 2.85 yuan/jin, down 0.02 yuan/jin from yesterday; the average price in the main sales areas was 3.20 yuan/jin, down 0.04 yuan/jin from yesterday. The 01 contract dropped 0.53% [8] - Last week, the spot market weakened again. The prices in the two - lake powder egg areas, the main force of the previous rebound, gradually declined, while the supply - demand of northern red eggs was relatively balanced with stable prices. The market sales returned to a slow pace. Considering the cooler temperature and better egg storage conditions, there won't be a large - scale dumping like in the rainy and summer seasons. It is expected that the egg price will have a narrow - range adjustment at a low level this week [8] - In terms of futures, due to the short - term downturn of the spot market, there was a certain decline this week. The near - month contracts had a larger decline as they were approaching delivery, while the far - month contracts were relatively firm due to the expectation of inventory reduction [8] - Fundamentally, the layer inventory in late October decreased on a monthly basis for the first time this year, indicating that the poor breeding profit has gradually affected the supply side. Also, observing the year - on - year data of the replenishment volume in the past four months, it is expected that the layer inventory may continue to decline slightly in the medium term [8] Operation Suggestions - In the short term, the market is considered to be in a low - level shock. The low spot price may last for some time. Opportunities for long positions in far - month contracts can be considered on dips, but there may still be fluctuations in the near term. It is advisable to conduct a reverse spread between near - and far - month spreads [8] Contract Details | Contract | Previous Settlement Price | Opening Price | Highest Price | Lowest Price | Closing Price | Change | Change Rate | Trading Volume | Open Interest | Change in Open Interest | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2601 | 3197 | 3180 | 3194 | 3157 | 3180 | - 17 | - 0.53% | 151302 | 208381 | 195915 | | 2602 | 2993 | 2968 | 2979 | 2948 | 2971 | - 22 | - 0.74% | 37394 | 124504 | 1313 | | 2512 | 2950 | 2922 | 2936 | 2902 | 2928 | - 22 | - 0.75% | 45650 | 42097 | - 8730 | [7] Group 3: Industry News Inventory - As of the end of October 2025, the national monthly inventory of laying hens was about 1.359 billion, down 0.66% from 1.368 billion at the end of September 2025, ending the previous continuous growth trend, but up 5.59% year - on - year compared with 1.287 billion at the end of October 2024 [9] Replenishment - In October 2025, the monthly output of layer chicks of sample enterprises was about 39.15 million, slightly less than 39.2 million in September 2025 and significantly less than 44.83 million in the same period of 2024. The total replenishment in the past four months (July - October 2025) was about 158.14 million, compared with about 176.1 million in the same period last year (July - October 2024) [9] Group 4: Data Overview Elimination Volume - According to the latest data from Zhuochuang Information, in the three weeks up to November 13, 2025, the national chicken elimination volumes were 20.53 million, 19.81 million, and 19.47 million respectively, showing a downward trend recently [17] Elimination Age - As of November 13, 2025, the average elimination age of chickens was 493 days, the same as last week and 6 days earlier than last month [17]

Industry Information - Reported industry: Eggs [1] - Report date: November 18, 2025 [2] Investment Rating - No investment rating provided in the report Core Viewpoints - The spot egg market has weakened again, with prices in the Hubei and Hunan powder egg regions declining, while prices in the northern red egg region remain stable. Egg sales have returned to a slow pace, and prices are expected to adjust narrowly at a low level this week. Futures prices have declined due to the temporary weakness of the spot market, with near - term contracts falling more significantly and far - term contracts being relatively firm due to the expectation of reduced inventory. The egg - laying hen inventory decreased month - on - month for the first time in October, and there is an expectation of a continuous slight decline in the medium - term. If the low - price period in the fourth quarter is longer, the probability and elasticity of a reversal in the first quarter and second quarter of next year will be greater. Short - term prices are expected to fluctuate at a low level, and opportunities for long positions in far - term contracts can be considered on dips, while a reverse spread between near - and far - term contracts is advisable [8] Summary by Section 1. Market Review and Operation Suggestions - **Market Review**: For the egg 2601 contract, the previous settlement price was 3251, the opening price was 3210, the highest price was 3231, the lowest price was 3190, the closing price was 3229, down 22 or - 0.68% from the previous day, with a trading volume of 201,850 and an open interest of 219,756 (an increase of 207,641). For the 2602 contract, the previous settlement price was 3048, the opening price was 3036, the highest price was 3042, the lowest price was 3018, the closing price was 3038, down 10 or - 0.33%, with a trading volume of 27,929 and an open interest of 117,265 (an increase of 2589). For the 2512 contract, the previous settlement price was 3043, the opening price was 3000, the highest price was 3023, the lowest price was 2970, the closing price was 2987, down 56 or - 1.84%, with a trading volume of 99,000 and an open interest of 57,337 (a decrease of 14,044) [7] - **Spot Market**: The average price of eggs in the main producing areas was 2.96 yuan/jin, down 0.01 yuan/jin from the previous day, and the average price in the main consuming areas was 3.28 yuan/jin, unchanged from the previous day. The 01 contract fell 0.68% [8] - **Operation Suggestions**: Short - term prices are expected to fluctuate at a low level. Opportunities for long positions in far - term contracts can be considered on dips, but there may be fluctuations in the near term. A reverse spread between near - and far - term contracts is advisable [8] 2. Industry News - **Inventory**: As of the end of October 2025, the monthly inventory of laying hens in China was about 1.359 billion, down 0.66% month - on - month from 1.368 billion at the end of September 2025, ending the previous continuous growth trend, but up 5.59% year - on - year compared with 1.287 billion at the end of October 2024 [9] - **Chick Rearing**: In October 2025, the monthly output of egg - laying chicks by sample enterprises was about 39.15 million, slightly less than 39.2 million in September 2025 and significantly less than 44.83 million in the same period of 2024. The total chick rearing volume in the past four months (July - October 2025) was about 158.14 million, compared with about 176.1 million in the same period of 2024 [9] 3. Data Overview - **Culling Volume**: As of November 13, 2025, the weekly culling volumes of laying hens in the previous three weeks were 20.53 million, 19.81 million, and 19.47 million respectively, showing a downward trend [17] - **Culling Age**: As of November 13, 2025, the average culling age of laying hens was 493 days, unchanged from the previous week and 6 days earlier than the previous month [17]