Summary of the Conference Call on September Pig Production Data Industry Overview - The conference call focuses on the pig farming industry, specifically the production and market dynamics of breeding pigs and piglets in China. Key Points and Arguments 1. **Breeding Pig Expansion Trends** The trend of breeding pig expansion is significant, reaching the highest level since 2022, with a 14% increase compared to January 2014 and an 8% increase compared to January 2023, although it is down 6.6% from the peak in January 2021 [1][2] 2. **Sales and Elimination of Breeding Pigs** In the last three months, external sales of breeding pigs have remained stable, with a year-on-year decline of 20% and a cumulative decline of 9%. The elimination rate increased by 5% month-on-month and approximately 40% year-on-year in September [3][4] 3. **Mother Pig Inventory Changes by Scale** In September, the inventory of mother pigs varied by scale: farms with fewer than 5,000 pigs remained stable with a 0.4% increase; farms with 5,000 to 20,000 pigs saw a 0.9% decrease; and large enterprises with over 20,000 pigs experienced a slight decrease of 0.4% [5] 4. **Piglet Inventory Stability** The inventory of piglets has stabilized in the last two months, with only a slight decrease, potentially linked to high mortality rates in July and August [6] 5. **Impact of National Production Control Policies** National policies aimed at controlling production have led to a slight decrease in the number of mother pigs. Despite a target to reduce 1 million mother pigs, the slow market demand has hindered the pace of reduction [7][9] 6. **Current Market Conditions** The market is experiencing an increase in the elimination of mother pigs, with large pig prices losing their advantage, sometimes falling below standard pig prices. This indicates a weak market demand [8] 7. **Future Production Reduction Goals** There is a target to reduce the output of pigs by approximately 5% in 2026 to address supply-demand imbalances, with a focus on reducing the number of mother pigs to control overall output [9][11] 8. **Current Capacity Decrease Trends** The current capacity reduction is just beginning, expected to continue until January, with a potential acceleration if demand improves [12] 9. **Weather Impact on Disease and Production** Recent cooling has led to some minor disease issues, but no severe outbreaks have been reported. However, weather changes pose potential risks to production [13] 10. **Price Trends and Future Expectations** Prices have seen a significant drop due to increased supply and decreased demand, with expectations of a weak rebound if weather conditions improve and demand rises [14][16] 11. **Regional Price Disparities** There have been notable fluctuations in regional price differences, influenced by disease outbreaks and supply-demand relationships, with southern regions experiencing overcapacity [20][21] 12. **Future Capacity Expansion in Southern Regions** There is no specific data on capacity expansion in southern regions, but many enterprises are shifting focus from northern to southern regions for new investments [22] Other Important Insights - The industry is currently facing significant losses, with losses exceeding 100 yuan per head for both fat and piglets, which could lead to a reduction in overall production capacity if sustained [18][19]