替代消费分流与养殖成本偏高也增加了行业的压力。2025年四季度鸡肉、牛肉和鸡蛋等其他畜产品价格 低于2024年同期，消费者选择需求更具弹性，对猪肉消费形成分流。同时，虽然2025年四季度玉米价格 有所下跌，豆粕价格先跌后涨，但饲料原料成本同比仍高于2024年，挤压了生猪养殖的利润空间。 展望后市，业内专家普遍认为，猪价春节前有望延续季节性温和反弹，但幅度有限，长期稳定仍需依赖 供给侧的结构性调整。朱增勇表示，随着腌腊、灌肠需求持续推进以及春节备货启动，消费端将对猪价 形成一定支撑。近期大猪价格快速反弹已反映出市场对大猪的消费需求增加，这进而会支撑标猪价格。 春节前生猪出栏量将保持充裕，但随着产能调减进程持续推进，出栏节奏将以稳为主。虽然存在季节性 反弹预期，但抑制因素同样明显。2025年末和2026年初生猪供应仍然较为充足，这从根本上限制了价格 的上涨空间。北京新发地农产品批发市场统计部经理刘通认为，近期猪肉价格反弹属于节日效应，对整 体走势可能难有实质性影响。 中国农业科学院北京畜牧兽医研究所研究员朱增勇认为，需求偏弱导致猪价低位承压，旺季不旺。 从供应看，产能富余。2024年末，全国能繁母猪存栏持续保持高 ...

Core Insights - The average wholesale price of lamb in China has increased to 62.56 yuan per kilogram as of November 21, 2023, marking a 0.66% rise from 62.15 yuan per kilogram on September 30, 2023, indicating a potential end to a four-year decline in lamb prices [1] - The decline in lamb prices since 2021 has reversed in 2023, with lamb prices and farming profitability showing signs of recovery, reaching median levels not seen since 2017 [1] Group 1: Price Trends - The lamb price has been in a downward cycle since 2021, but has started to recover in 2023, with the price increase observed for two consecutive months [1] - The average profit for farmers selling lambs has increased from 32.08 yuan per lamb in the first ten months of the year to 44.19 yuan in October [2] Group 2: Supply Dynamics - The upward trend in lamb prices is primarily attributed to a reduction in production capacity, with a projected 6.8% decrease in lamb stock to 300 million by the end of 2024 [2] - Lamb production is expected to decline by 2.5% in 2024, with a total output of 5.18 million tons, following a 4.3% decrease in production in the first three quarters of 2023 [2] Group 3: Import and Consumption Factors - Lamb imports are also decreasing, with a forecasted 15.5% drop to 36.7 million tons in 2024, and a cumulative import of 27.6 million tons in the first nine months of 2023 [2] - There is significant potential for growth in lamb consumption, especially during the winter season and upcoming holidays, with demand expected to increase by 20% compared to normal periods [3]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" and is maintained [1] Core Views - The agricultural sector, particularly the pig and poultry markets, is experiencing significant price declines, with the agricultural index dropping 2.70% last week, ranking 27th among 31 primary industries [3][12] - The report highlights concerns regarding the ability to reduce pig production capacity, which has led to market volatility and price pressures [4][14] - The "anti-involution" policy is being reinforced, aiming to stabilize pig prices in the future, with recent meetings indicating stricter measures for production capacity reduction [20][21] Summary by Sections Market Review - The agricultural sector faced a substantial decline, with the agricultural index down 2.70%, while the broader market indices fell less significantly [12][14] - Core agricultural segments, including pigs and poultry, saw notable price drops, raising concerns about production capacity adjustments [14] Livestock Industry Tracking Pigs - As of September 21, the average price of pigs was 12.69 yuan/kg, down 0.66 yuan/kg from the previous week, marking a new low for the year [4][17] - The report indicates that the supply of pigs is expected to increase in the second half of 2025, leading to significant supply pressure, particularly in Q4 [17][20] - The profitability of self-bred pigs has turned to losses, with an average loss of 24 yuan per head, while purchased piglets incur a loss of 199 yuan per head [18] Broilers - The price of white feather broiler chicks has shown a slight rebound, reaching 3.5 yuan/chick, supported by pre-holiday stocking demand [5][28] - The average price of broiler meat remains stable at 3.37 yuan/kg, but overall demand has not improved significantly [28] - The report notes a significant decrease in the number of grandparent stock updated, which could impact future supply dynamics [28] Planting Industry Tracking - Sugar prices have adjusted to 5905 yuan/ton, down 30 yuan/ton [32] - The price of imported Brazilian soybeans stands at 3987 yuan/ton, reflecting a 1.4% decrease [32] - Cotton prices have slightly increased to 15300 yuan/ton, while corn prices have decreased to 2325 yuan/ton [32]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry, indicating a "Buy" rating for the sector [2]. Core Insights - In the first half of 2025, the listed companies in the livestock sector experienced a significant recovery in profitability, with a total net profit of 20.78 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 208% [3][14]. - The sub-industries with the highest profit growth included seed industry (+1212%), pig farming (+663%), and agricultural product processing (+60%) [3][15]. - The report highlights a notable divergence in performance among companies within the sector, driven by industry dynamics and operational conditions [3]. Summary by Sections 1. Overview of the Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery Sector - The agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery sector's net profit for the first half of 2025 reached 20.78 billion yuan, a substantial increase of 208% year-on-year [14]. - The second quarter of 2025 also showed a continued growth trend, with a net profit of 10.84 billion yuan, up 26% year-on-year [18]. 2. Sub-sector Performance Review and Investment Strategy 2.1 Pig Farming - The pig farming sector reported a total revenue of 201.9 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 17.9%, with net profit reaching 15.92 billion yuan, up 865.5% [21]. - Despite a slight decline in pig prices, companies improved profitability through increased volume and reduced costs, with average breeding costs down by 7.2% [21][33]. 2.2 Poultry Farming - The white feather chicken segment showed signs of stabilization, with revenue growth of 0.6% year-on-year, while the yellow feather chicken segment faced significant price declines, leading to a sharp drop in profitability [3][21]. 2.3 Pet Food - The pet food sector saw a revenue increase of 21.4% year-on-year, driven by domestic brand growth and a favorable pricing environment [3][21]. 2.4 Animal Health - The animal health sector experienced a recovery in demand, with total revenue of 8.61 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 26.44% [5][21]. 2.5 Feed - The feed sector's revenue reached 81.91 billion yuan, up 13.3% year-on-year, benefiting from improved profitability in livestock farming [5][21]. 2.6 Seed Industry - The seed industry faced challenges with a revenue decline of 9.7% year-on-year, attributed to falling grain prices and reduced planting enthusiasm among farmers [5][21]. 3. Investment Analysis and Recommendations - The report suggests that the pig farming industry is entering a phase of stable, high-quality development, with potential for significant profit recovery and valuation reassessment for leading companies [4][6]. - The pet food sector is expected to maintain strong growth, supported by increasing pet ownership and spending per pet [4][6].

Group 1 - The average price of live pigs in China as of August 18 is 13.55 yuan/kg, down 0.21 yuan/kg from the previous week, marking a new low for the year [1][2] - Supply-side capacity is being actively released, but demand remains weak, leading to a significant drop in prices, which have fallen below the cost line for some farmers [1][2] - The supply pressure for live pigs is expected to be high in the second half of 2025, particularly in Q4, due to increased breeding stock and piglet numbers [1][2] Group 2 - The price of white feather broiler chicks has risen to 3.80 yuan/chick as of August 15, while the price of broilers has slightly decreased to 3.52 yuan/kg, indicating a mixed market [3] - The increase in chick prices is attributed to a tight supply due to reduced breeding and high culling rates, leading to a decrease in chick availability [3] - The update rate of grandparent stock has significantly declined in the first half of 2025, with a 29.62% year-on-year drop, impacting the overall supply chain [3]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" [1] Core Views - The agricultural sector index decreased by 0.14%, ranking 24th among 31 primary industries, while the broader market indices, such as the CSI 300 and Shanghai Composite, increased by 2.37% and 1.70% respectively [12][14] - The report highlights a downward trend in pig prices, with the average price as of August 18 being 13.55 CNY/kg, a decrease of 0.21 CNY/kg from the previous week, marking a new low for the year [5][16] - The report emphasizes the government's commitment to reducing production capacity in the pig farming sector to stabilize prices, with expectations of increased supply pressure in the latter half of 2025 [6][19] Summary by Sections Market Review - The agricultural sector underperformed the market, with a 0.14% decline in the agricultural index, while the broader indices saw gains [12][14] - The pig farming and related feed sectors experienced the largest declines due to falling pig prices [14] Livestock Industry Tracking Pig Farming - The average pig price has been declining, with significant supply but weak demand leading to a challenging market environment [5][16] - As of August 15, self-breeding pig farmers reported an average profit of 28 CNY per head, down 17 CNY from the previous week, while external pig purchases resulted in a loss of 157 CNY per head [17] - The government is enforcing production capacity reduction policies, which are expected to accelerate in the future [18] Broiler Chicken - As of August 15, the price of broiler chicken chicks rose to 3.80 CNY per chick, while the price of broiler chickens was 3.52 CNY per jin, showing a slight decline [31] - The supply of chicks is tight due to reduced breeding and increased culling, leading to a potential slowdown in chick price increases [31] Crop Industry Tracking - Sugar prices have rebounded slightly, with white sugar priced at 6000 CNY/ton as of August 15, an increase of 30 CNY/ton [34] - Soybean prices have seen a minor increase, with the landed price of Brazilian soybeans at 4040 CNY/ton, up 1.8% [34] - Corn prices have slightly decreased, with an average price of 2356 CNY/ton, down 11 CNY from the previous week [34]