Core Viewpoint - Jiangsu Lihua Food Group Co., Ltd. reported mixed sales performance in July, with chicken sales increasing while pork sales declined, indicating a divergence in market trends [1][2]. Sales Performance Summary - In July, Lihua's sales of yellow feathered chickens reached 49.15 million, generating revenue of 1.034 billion yuan, with an average selling price of 9.77 yuan/kg, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 12.13% in volume but a slight decrease of 0.20% in price [1]. - The average selling price of yellow feathered chickens has been on a downward trend for three consecutive months, dropping from 11.20 yuan/kg in April 2025 to 9.77 yuan/kg in July 2025 [1]. - For pork, Lihua sold 145,500 pigs in July, with revenue of 260 million yuan and an average price of 14.75 yuan/kg, showing a month-on-month decline of 14.01% in volume but a slight increase of 1.44% in price [1][2]. Market Analysis - Analysts noted that the price of yellow feathered chickens has entered a bottoming phase, with expectations of a price rebound in mid-August due to reduced supply and increased demand from pre-festival stocking [1][3]. - The supply of yellow feathered chickens decreased by approximately 5% in July due to increased exit of smallholders and adverse weather conditions affecting supply [1]. - In the pork market, the average price in July was 14.55 yuan/kg, with a month-on-month increase of 1.89% but a year-on-year decrease of 23.13% [2]. Profitability Insights - Despite being in a consumption off-season, there remains profitability potential for breeding companies, with theoretical profits for self-bred pigs averaging 169.90 yuan per head in July, up 13.36% month-on-month [3]. - Lihua and other leading companies are managing to maintain micro-profits through cost control, while smaller operators are still facing losses [3].