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1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Core View of the Report - The continuous low replenishment and high culling have led to the expectation of a peak and decline in inventory. Coupled with the increasing hoarding sentiment after the temperature drop, the previous downward spiral of egg prices has been broken. With the subsequent consumption themes such as Double Eleven and pre - holiday stocking, the improved sentiment is expected to drive the market to build up inventory. The futures market has anticipated the price increase, but the long - positions are generally cautious due to the premium over the spot market, and the expectation of high supply still exists. It is expected that the market will be mainly in a strong consolidation in the short - term, and investors are advised to wait and see or conduct short - term trading. In the medium - term, attention should be paid to the upper pressure for short - selling opportunities [11][12]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Monthly Assessment and Strategy Recommendation - **Spot Market**: In October, the domestic egg supply and demand were loose. Due to high inventory, the demand during the "Double Festivals" was lower than expected, and continuous rainfall in the north after the festivals led to a sluggish market. Egg prices were weak in the first and middle of the month, but rebounded at the end of the month as the temperature dropped and the downstream market became more active. The breeding industry continued to suffer losses, and the culling of chickens accelerated, with the average chicken age dropping to 493 days. Looking forward to November, the supply of newly - laid eggs will decrease and continuous culling will cause the inventory of laying hens to peak and decline, but the overall supply is still large, which may limit the price increase. The demand side will be frequently stimulated by factors such as hoarding and stocking, so the egg prices are expected to fluctuate strongly until the end of the inventory - building season [11]. - **Replenishment and Culling**: Affected by weak egg prices and breeding losses, the market's enthusiasm for replenishing chickens continued to be low. In October, the replenishment volume decreased to 78.3 million, a month - on - month decrease of 0.1% and a year - on - year decrease of 12.7%. Although the egg prices have rebounded from the low level, the breeding industry is still in a loss state, and the enthusiasm for culling chickens remains high. The price of old chickens has reached a multi - year low compared to the same period, and the price difference between culled chickens and white chickens has turned negative. The average chicken age has further decreased to 493 days, but it is still far from excessive culling [11]. - **Inventory and Trend**: As of the end of October, the inventory of laying hens was 1.359 billion, lower than the previous value and significantly lower than the previous expectation, mainly because the culling volume unexpectedly increased. However, the absolute quantity is still large, a month - on - month decrease of 90 million compared to September and a year - on - year increase of 5.6% compared to last year's 1.287 billion. Based on the previous replenishment data, considering normal culling, the inventory is expected to peak and decline gradually. It will remain flat in November and further decrease to 1.319 billion by March next year, a decline of 2.9%. Although the relative supply is decreasing, the absolute supply is still high [11]. - **Demand Side**: As the temperature drops, the storage conditions for eggs improve. Before the Spring Festival, the consumption side may experience a process of first building up inventory and then reducing it [11]. - **Trading Strategy**: It is recommended to wait and see in the short - term and pay attention to the upper pressure of the 01 - 06 contracts in the medium - term. There is no arbitrage strategy for now [13]. 3.2 Futures and Spot Market - **Spot Price Movement**: In October, the domestic egg supply and demand were loose. Egg prices were weak in the first and middle of the month and rebounded at the end of the month. The prices of large - sized eggs in Heishan, Guantao, Huilongguan, and Dongguan all decreased to varying degrees. Looking forward to November, the egg prices are expected to fluctuate strongly [20]. - **Basis and Spread**: The spot market has stabilized with partial price increases, but the futures market has moved ahead, with the far - month contracts showing a slightly stronger trend, leading to a decline in the basis. The monthly spread shows a positive arbitrage trend [23]. - **Culled Chicken Price**: Although the egg prices have rebounded from the low level, the breeding industry is still in a loss state. The enthusiasm for culling chickens remains high, and the absolute price of culled chickens and the price difference between culled chickens and white chickens have reached new lows [26]. 3.3 Supply Side - **Egg - laying Hen Replenishment**: Affected by weak egg prices and breeding losses, the market's enthusiasm for replenishing chickens continued to be low. In October, the replenishment volume decreased to 78.3 million, a month - on - month decrease of 0.1% and a year - on - year decrease of 12.7% [33]. - **Culled Chicken Sales**: Although the egg prices have rebounded from the low level, the breeding industry is still in a loss state. The enthusiasm for culling chickens remains high, the price of old chickens has reached a multi - year low compared to the same period, and the price difference between culled chickens and white chickens has turned negative. The average chicken age has further decreased to 493 days, but it is still far from excessive culling [36]. - **Inventory and Trend**: As of the end of October, the inventory of laying hens was 1.359 billion, lower than the previous value and significantly lower than the previous expectation, mainly because the culling volume unexpectedly increased. However, the absolute quantity is still large, a month - on - month decrease of 90 million compared to September and a year - on - year increase of 5.6% compared to last year's 1.287 billion. Based on the previous replenishment data, considering normal culling, the inventory is expected to peak and decline gradually. It will remain flat in November and further decrease to 1.319 billion by March next year, a decline of 2.9%. Although the relative supply is decreasing, the absolute supply is still high [38][41]. 3.4 Demand Side - As the temperature drops, the storage conditions for eggs improve. Before the Spring Festival, the consumption side may experience a process of first building up inventory and then reducing it [46]. 3.5 Cost and Profit - The cost is lower compared to the same period last year and has decreased month - on - month. The profitability is at a relatively low seasonal level [51]. 3.6 Inventory Side - The inventory is basically at a normal or slightly higher seasonal level [56].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report The report analyzes the egg market from aspects of spot, supply, cost, demand, etc. It points out that although egg demand has improved slightly and prices have rebounded, the overall situation of supply exceeding demand remains unchanged, and the price is still fluctuating at the bottom. The increase in egg prices in the short - term is mainly due to the acceleration of old hen culling and the promotion of "Double 11". The short - term bottom of egg prices is expected to rise, but the long - term price trend still depends on the balance between supply and demand [5][15][18]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 First Part: Logical Analysis and Trading Strategies 3.1.1 Spot Analysis - The average price of eggs in the main producing areas this week was 2.93 yuan/jin, up 0.05 yuan/jin from last Friday, and the average price in the main selling areas was 3.06 yuan/jin, down 0.08 yuan/jin from last Friday. The egg price is expected to rise in the short - term, and the bottom is expected to be lifted [5]. - The decline of old hen prices has slowed down. The supply of the old hen market is relatively sufficient, and the downstream demand is weak. The price of powder chickens is at a relatively low level, which has a certain supporting effect on the overall chicken price, but some high - price red chicken areas still have a slight decline risk [5]. 3.1.2 Supply Analysis - The national main producing areas' egg - laying hen culling volume in the week of November 06 was 19.81 million, a decrease of 3% from the previous week. The average culling age of culled hens in the week of November 06 was 493 days, a decrease of 1 day from the previous week [12]. - In October, the national in - production egg - laying hen inventory was 1.359 billion, a decrease of 0.01 billion from the previous month, an increase of 5.5% year - on - year, and lower than expected. The monthly hatching volume of egg - laying chicks in sample enterprises in October was 39.2 million, with little change month - on - month and a 13% year - on - year decrease [12]. 3.1.3 Cost Analysis - As of November 06, the corn price was around 2236 yuan/ton, the soybean meal price was 3094 yuan/ton, and the comprehensive feed cost was around 2493 yuan/ton, equivalent to about 2.74 yuan/jin for single - jin eggs [15]. - The egg price first fell and then rose this week, and the overall supply exceeded demand. The average egg price decreased week - on - week, so the breeding profit decreased. As of November 06, the weekly average profit per jin of eggs was - 0.25 yuan/jin, a decrease of 0.05 yuan/jin from the previous week [15]. 3.1.4 Demand Analysis - Affected by the "Double 11" promotion, the sales volume in the sales areas increased week - on - week. As of November 06, the sales volume of eggs in the national representative sales areas was 7300 tons, a 4% decrease compared with last week [18]. - The production - link inventory decreased week - on - week, and the circulation - link inventory increased week - on - week. As of November 06, the weekly average inventory in the production link was 1.02 days, a decrease of 0.02 days from last week, and the weekly average inventory in the circulation link was 1.06 days, a decrease of 0.04 days from the previous week [18]. - The vegetable price index and pork price both rebounded slightly this week [18]. 3.1.5 Trading Strategy - The trading logic is that although the culling volume of culled hens has increased and the previous supply pressure has been relieved, the current in - production egg - laying hen inventory is still at a high level, and the short - term capacity reduction speed is expected to be relatively slow. Considering that the current spot average price is still around 2.8 - 2.9 yuan/jin, and the December main contract has given a certain premium, the upward space is expected to be relatively limited [19]. - For trading, it is recommended to wait and see in terms of unilateral trading, arbitrage, and options [19]. 3.2 Second Part: Weekly Data Tracking - Relevant data on egg - laying hen inventory, culling situation, chick replenishment, cold - storage eggs, egg - laying hen breeding, price differences, and basis are presented in graphical form, but no specific numerical analysis and conclusions are given in the text [22][26][27][30].

Report Summary 1) Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2) Core Viewpoints of the Report - In October, the egg market was in a seasonal off - season with weak demand and high supply. Although the price got short - term support from downstream stocking, the supply - side pressure remained, and the short - term upward space of the futures price was limited. It was recommended to wait and see in the short - term and hold a bearish view on the medium - to - long - term at high prices [7][8][9]. 3) Summaries According to the Table of Contents I. Market Review - **Futures Price**: In October, the main egg futures contract changed from 2511 to 2512. The lowest price dropped to 2880 yuan/500 kg, and then rebounded. As of October 31, the main JD2512 contract closed at 3146 yuan/500 kg, down 0.29% [5][13]. - **Spot Price**: The average price of eggs in the main producing areas last month was 2.99 yuan/jin, down 0.1683% month - on - month; in the main selling areas, it was 3.02 yuan/jin, down 0.1371% month - on - month. In October, the egg market entered the seasonal off - season, with weak demand and high supply [7][17]. - **Old Hen Price**: The average price of culled hens in the main producing areas in October was 4.39 yuan/jin, down 0.0559% month - on - month. The price was under pressure at the beginning of the month and rebounded slightly in the second half of the month [22]. - **Chick Price**: The average price of commercial laying hen chicks in October was 2.75 yuan/chick, down 0.0678% month - on - month and 0.2318% year - on - year. The downstream demand was weak, and the price continued to be weak [25]. II. Fundamental Analysis - **Supply Side** - **Laying Hen Inventory**: In October, the national laying hen inventory was about 1.311 billion, down 0.15% month - on - month and up 8.8% year - on - year. The new production capacity decreased year - on - year due to low replenishment in June [31]. - **Chick Sales**: In October, the total chick sales were 35.88 million, down 5.08% month - on - month. The utilization rate of hatching eggs was 40% - 50%. The weak demand was due to negative replenishment sentiment [35]. - **Old Hen Slaughter**: In October, the total slaughter of old hens in sample points was 2.6675 million, up 8.69% month - on - month. The average slaughter age was 497 days, 2 days earlier than in September. The loss of the egg - laying industry led to accelerated culling [40]. - **Demand Side** - **Arrival of Trucks in Selling Areas**: In October, the arrival of trucks in Beijing increased by 2.86% month - on - month to 396 trucks, while in Guangdong, it decreased by 2.12% month - on - month to 2175 trucks [44]. - **Sales in Selling Areas**: In October, the total sales in selling areas were 28.09 thousand tons, down 1.65% month - on - month and 7.14% year - on - year [47]. - **Egg - Laying Industry Cost and Profit**: In October, the egg - laying cost was 3.43 yuan/jin, down 2.56% month - on - month, with a loss of 0.43 yuan/jin. The decrease was due to the decline in corn and soybean meal prices [51]. - **Inventory Situation**: As of October 31, the production - link inventory was 1.03 days, the same as at the end of September; the circulation - link inventory was 1.16 days, down 5.69% month - on - month [54]. III. Market Outlook - The egg price got short - term support from downstream stocking due to improved storage conditions, but the supply pressure remained, and the short - term upward space of the futures price was limited. Attention should be paid to the performance of the futures price around the 3200 resistance level [8][55]. IV. Operation Strategy - **Single - Side Trading**: Temporarily wait and see, and hold a bearish view on the medium - to - long - term at high prices. - **Arbitrage**: Wait and see. - **Options**: Wait and see [9][56].

Agricultural Products - The CBOT soybean prices reached a six-month high due to market expectations of China resuming purchases of U.S. soybeans, with 84% of soybeans and 72% of corn harvested as of now [1] - Domestic protein meal prices showed volatility and did not follow the upward trend of soybeans, with a slight decrease in the main contract [1] Oils - BMD palm oil prices fell for the second consecutive day, hitting a four-week low, influenced by weak surrounding markets and a rising Malaysian ringgit [2] - Domestic oil prices showed mixed results, with soybean and rapeseed oil slightly increasing while palm oil experienced a small decline [2] - High oil inventory levels and relaxed supply conditions are contributing to a weak basis in the market [2] Live Pigs - The main live pig futures contract showed a strong upward trend, with spot prices in various regions increasing, such as Heilongjiang at 12.32 CNY/kg, up 0.27 CNY/kg from the previous day [3] - The overall pig price stabilized in mid-October, supported by increased market activity and a tightening supply of larger pigs [3] - The Ministry of Agriculture indicated a decrease in pork imports and an increase in consumption, predicting a rebound in live pig and pork prices in Q4 [3] Eggs - Egg futures continued to rebound, with the main contract closing up 1.56% at 3134 CNY/500kg, supported by rising spot prices in major production areas [4] - The market shows optimistic expectations for future supply improvements, although there is still pressure from excess production capacity [4] Corn - The main corn futures contract opened lower and continued to decline, recovering the price gains from the previous week due to increased new grain supply [5][6] - Prices in the Northeast region adjusted slightly, with varying adjustments based on local supply and processing demand [5][6] - The market remains under pressure from new grain supplies, particularly in North China, where high-quality grain is favored [6]

Core Insights - The prices of live pigs and eggs have both declined significantly during the recent holiday season, with pig prices hitting a four-year low and egg prices reaching near multi-year lows [2] - Pig prices have started to rise again, potentially returning to the 6 yuan per kilogram range, while egg prices remain stagnant, struggling to break through the 3 yuan per kilogram mark [2][4] Group 1: Pig Market Dynamics - The recent increase in pig prices is driven by several factors, including seasonal demand due to colder weather and upcoming traditional food preparations in southern and northern China [4] - After experiencing a price drop, pig farmers are showing a tendency to buy back into the market, contributing to the price recovery [4] - The growth cycle of pigs and the second fattening phase provide more time for market adjustments compared to the shorter egg production cycle [6] Group 2: Egg Market Challenges - Despite a slight increase in egg prices, the overall market remains under pressure due to high production capacity and slow culling rates among egg-laying hens [6][8] - The upcoming Double Eleven shopping festival is expected to have limited impact on egg sales, leading to a prolonged period of low demand post-festival [4][8] - The short production cycle of eggs means that any lack of downstream consumption quickly translates into price pressure, exacerbated by the presence of unsold inventory in cold storage [8]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core View of the Report The report analyzes the market conditions of various agricultural products including protein meal, oils and fats, sugar, cotton, eggs, and pigs, and provides corresponding trading strategies based on the current supply - demand situation, cost factors, and future expectations of each product [3][5][8][11][14][17][20]. Summary by Related Catalogs Protein Meal - **Market Condition**: On Tuesday, US soybeans rose slightly due to trade optimism and recent drought. Domestic soybean meal spot prices increased by 20 yuan/ton, with the East China basis at 01 - 110 remaining unchanged. The downstream inventory days increased by 0.42 days to 9.22 days last week. The domestic soybean and soybean meal inventories were almost unchanged week - on - week and at a high level in recent years year - on - year [3]. - **Cost Analysis**: The cost of imported soybeans is supported by the undervaluation of US soybeans, Sino - US trade relations, and Brazilian planting season trading, but it also faces pressure from the global protein raw material supply surplus, potential expansion of Brazilian planting area, and possible short - term supply surplus if Sino - US relations ease [3]. - **Trading Strategy**: The cost of imported soybeans has maintained a weak and stable trend recently. The domestic soybean meal market has high - level提货. It is expected that the spot side may start to destock in September, supporting the oil mill's crushing profit. The soybean meal should be mainly operated in a range - bound manner, waiting for a driving factor to choose a direction [5]. Oils and Fats - **Important Information**: From September 1 - 10, 2025, Malaysia's palm oil exports decreased by 1.2% - 8.43%, and the output decreased by 3.17% month - on - month. Brazil's soybean exports in September are expected to reach 753 million tons. The price of edible oils including palm oil is expected to be firm in 2025 and 2026 due to supply lagging behind demand. On Tuesday, the three major domestic oils were strong, with stable demand from importing countries, low inventory in Southeast Asia, and unstable supply in Indonesia providing continuous positive factors [6]. - **Trading Strategy**: Low inventory of vegetable oils in India and Southeast Asian producing areas, the US biodiesel policy draft boosting soybean oil demand, limited production increase potential of Southeast Asian palm oil, and the expected decline in exportable volume due to increasing biodiesel consumption in Indonesia support the price center of oils. Oils are in a state of balanced or slightly loose current supply - demand and tight expected supply. They are expected to be in a medium - term upward trend. With the current high valuation, the strategy is to buy on dips and stabilization [8]. Sugar - **Key Information**: On Tuesday, the Zhengzhou sugar futures price continued to fluctuate. The closing price of the January contract was 5547 yuan/ton, down 2 yuan/ton or 0.04% from the previous trading day. The sugar yield and sugar content in Brazil's central - southern region in August decreased compared to the same period in 2024 [10]. - **Trading Strategy**: Both the domestic and international sugar markets are bearish. The domestic sugar price is expected to continue to decline, and if Brazil's sugar production continues to increase from August to October, the domestic sugar price may reach a new low [11]. Cotton - **Key Information**: On Tuesday, the Zhengzhou cotton futures price continued to fluctuate. The closing price of the January contract was 13895 yuan/ton, up 10 yuan/ton or 0.07% from the previous trading day. The开机率 of the downstream textile industry has increased but is still lower than the same period in previous years. The domestic cotton inventory is at a low level, and the US cotton has a high excellent rate and a normal harvest rate [13]. - **Trading Strategy**: With the consumption peak season approaching, the downstream开机率 is increasing, but the inventory is low and there is an expected increase in production in the long - term. The short - term cotton price is expected to continue to fluctuate [14]. Eggs - **Spot Information**: The national egg price was stable with some increases. The average price in the main producing areas rose 0.07 yuan to 3.74 yuan/jin. The supply is sufficient, and the market demand is stable [16]. - **Trading Strategy**: The supply base is still large, and there is a large amount of cold - stored eggs. After a short - term increase, the spot price may fall back. However, after the large - scale culling of laying hens, the supply pressure decreases. It is recommended to wait and see, and consider short - term long positions in the far - month contracts when there is a large increase in positions after a price decline [17]. Pigs - **Spot Information**: The domestic pig price continued to fall. The average price in Henan decreased by 0.17 yuan to 13.19 yuan/kg, and in Sichuan, it decreased by 0.13 yuan to 12.74 yuan/kg. The demand is average, and the slaughter volume is stable. The pig price is expected to continue to be weak [19]. - **Trading Strategy**: The planned slaughter volume is large in September, but there are potential supporting factors such as consumption, weight gain, and state reserves. The spot price may fluctuate in a narrow range. The futures price has fallen continuously, and it is not cost - effective to short further. Pay attention to the possibility of a rebound due to policies and consumption, and short - sell after the rebound. The far - month reverse spread strategy continues [20].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core View of the Report The report analyzes the market conditions of various agricultural products, including soybean/meal, oils and fats, sugar, cotton, eggs, and pigs, and provides corresponding trading strategies based on the fundamentals and market trends of each product. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Soybean/Meal - **Market Conditions**: Last Friday night, the USDA's reduction in planting area continued to be bullish, with US soybeans closing higher. Brazilian soybean premiums slightly decreased, and soybean import costs remained stable. Rapeseed meal fell from its high, and soybean meal fluctuated with external costs. Domestic soybean meal spot basis was stable over the weekend, with spot prices rising slightly by 10 - 20 yuan. Last week, soybean meal trading was weak, but提货 was good, and downstream inventory days decreased slightly by 0.02 days to 8.35 days. According to MYSTEEL, 2.339 million tons of soybeans were crushed in China last week, and 2.4043 million tons are expected to be crushed this week. The US soybean growing area is expected to have normal or slightly less rainfall in the next two weeks. Brazilian premiums have been oscillating at a high level recently. Overall, the USDA significantly reduced the planting area, and US soybean production decreased by 1.08 million tons month - on - month, which is short - term bullish for CBOT soybeans. Currently, due to the low valuation of US soybeans, the bullish EPA policy, and the fact that Brazil is the sole supplier of soybeans from September to January, soybean import costs are maintaining a stable and slightly rising trend, but the continuous upward momentum of soybean import costs is questionable under the background of global protein raw material supply surplus [3]. - **Trading Strategy**: Soybean import costs have recently maintained a stable and slightly rising trend, and the domestic soybean meal market is still in a seasonal supply surplus situation. It is expected that the spot end may start to destock in September. Therefore, the soybean meal market is a mix of bullish and bearish factors. It is recommended to try to go long at the lower end of the soybean meal cost range, pay attention to the crushing margin and supply pressure at the upper end, and focus on the progress of Sino - US tariffs and new drivers on the supply side [5]. Oils and Fats - **Important Information**: From August 1 - 10, 2025, Malaysia's palm oil exports were 453,230 tons, a 23.67% increase from the same period last month, and exports in the first 15 days are expected to increase by 16.5% - 21.3% month - on - month. In July 2025, the US soybean oil inventory was 1.379 billion pounds, slightly lower than the market expectation of 1.38 billion pounds and higher than the 1.366 billion pounds in June. The Indonesian president said that the government has confiscated 3.1 million hectares of illegal palm oil plantations. Last Friday, China's three major oils rose significantly. Earlier, the postponement of Indonesia's B50 policy, rumors of poor Indonesian palm oil exports, and rapeseed purchase information suppressed prices, but at the end of the week, the Indonesian president's statement about confiscating illegal plantations raised supply concerns. Stable demand from importing countries and low inventories in Southeast Asia provide continuous bullish factors. Domestic spot basis is stable at a low level [7]. - **Trading Strategy**: Fundamentally, the US biodiesel policy draft exceeds expectations, the palm oil production potential in Southeast Asia is insufficient, the vegetable oil inventories in India and Southeast Asian producing areas are low, and the expectation of Indonesia's B50 policy supports the center of the oil market. For palm oil, if importing countries maintain normal imports and palm oil production in producing areas remains at a moderate level, the producing areas may maintain stable inventories, supporting strong producer quotes. There may be an upward expectation in the fourth quarter due to Indonesia's B50 policy. Currently, the information about the confiscation of Indonesian plantations continues to drive up prices, but the valuation is relatively high, and the upside space is restricted by factors such as the annual - level oil production increase expectation, relatively high near - term palm oil production in producing areas, the undetermined RVO rules, macro factors, and demand adjustments in major importing countries. The market is expected to be oscillating with an upward bias [10]. Sugar - **Key Information**: On Friday, the Zhengzhou sugar futures price oscillated. The closing price of the January sugar contract was 5,664 yuan/ton, up 5 yuan/ton or 0.09% from the previous trading day. In the spot market, Guangxi sugar - making groups quoted 5,940 - 6,010 yuan/ton, Yunnan sugar - making groups quoted 5,770 - 5,820 yuan/ton, and processing sugar mills' mainstream quotes were in the range of 6,050 - 6,140 yuan/ton, all unchanged from the previous trading day. The basis of Guangxi spot - Zhengzhou sugar main contract (sr2601) was 276 yuan/ton. According to the latest data from the Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (Unica), 50.217 million tons of sugarcane were crushed in the central - southern region of Brazil in the second half of July, a 2.66% year - on - year decrease; sugar production was 3.614 million tons, a 0.8% year - on - year decrease; the sugar - to - cane ratio was 54.1%, compared with 50.32% in the same period of the previous season; the sugar yield per ton of sugarcane (ATR) decreased by 5.21% year - on - year to 139.62 kg/ton. As of the week of August 13, the number of ships waiting to load sugar at Brazilian ports was 76, down from 80 the previous week. The quantity of sugar waiting to be loaded at ports was 3.3179 million tons, a decrease of 259,800 tons or 7.26% from the previous week [12]. - **Trading Strategy**: In the international market, sugar production in the central - southern region of Brazil has increased significantly month - on - month since July, and there are also expectations of increased production in major northern hemisphere producing countries such as India in the new season. Therefore, the possibility of a significant rebound in raw sugar prices is low. In the domestic market, domestic import supply will gradually increase in the next two months, and the out - of - quota spot import profit has been at the highest level in the past five years. The futures price valuation is still high, and the Zhengzhou sugar price is more likely to continue to decline [13]. Cotton - **Key Information**: On Friday, the Zhengzhou cotton futures price oscillated. The closing price of the January cotton contract was 14,120 yuan/ton, down 35 yuan/ton or 0.25% from the previous trading day. In the spot market, the China Cotton Price Index (CCIndex) for 3128B Xinjiang machine - picked cotton at the pick - up price was 15,000 yuan/ton, unchanged from the previous trading day. The basis of 3128B Xinjiang machine - picked cotton at the pick - up price - Zhengzhou cotton main contract (CF2601) was 880 yuan/ton. As of the week of August 15, the spinning mill operating rate was 65.6%, a 0.2 - percentage - point decrease from the previous week; the weaving mill operating rate was 37%, unchanged from the previous week; and the weekly commercial cotton inventory was 1.86 million tons, a decrease of 150,000 tons from the previous week [15]. - **Trading Strategy**: The USDA report was more bullish than expected, driving up both domestic and international cotton prices. Also, China and the US have continued to suspend reciprocal tariffs and counter - measures for 90 days, which is bullish for domestic cotton prices. However, from a fundamental perspective, recent downstream consumption has been average, the operating rate has remained at a historically low level, and the speed of cotton destocking has slowed down. Overall, cotton prices are likely to continue to oscillate at a high level in the short term [16]. Eggs - **Spot Information**: Egg prices in China mainly rose over the weekend. The price in Heishan increased by 0.1 yuan to 3 yuan/jin, and the price in Guantao increased by 0.14 yuan to 2.76 yuan/jin. The supply is abundant, with a high proportion of medium and small - sized eggs, and the proportion of large - sized eggs is increasing. Cold - stored eggs are also flowing into the market. Currently, it is the peak season, and the consumption of low - priced eggs has improved. It is expected that egg prices will stabilize and then rise slightly this week [17]. - **Trading Strategy**: The number of newly - hatched laying hens continues to increase, and the number of culled hens is limited, resulting in a consistently large supply scale. Egg prices have performed weaker than expected during the peak season, and funds have taken the opportunity to create a premium in the futures market, especially for near - month contracts. However, as the expectation of a spot price rebound gathers again, combined with the volatility risk brought by high positions at low prices, the futures market may start to fluctuate in the short term. In the medium term, the reduction of basic production capacity is limited, and the focus will still be on short - selling opportunities after the price rebounds [18]. Pigs - **Spot Information**: Pig prices in China mainly fell slightly over the weekend, with some areas remaining stable. The average price in Henan decreased by 0.13 yuan to 13.68 yuan/kg, and the average price in Sichuan remained unchanged at 13.47 yuan/kg. Demand has been average, and the number of pigs sold by individual farmers and free - range groups has increased, leading to an increase in supply. However, leading enterprises have reduced their sales volume, and the confrontation sentiment on the supply side has intensified. Pig prices are expected to be stable today [19]. - **Trading Strategy**: The previous continuous release of pressure and the bottom - supporting sentiment have led to a temporary stabilization of the spot market. The futures market has generally risen and then fallen under the influence of news. The market is waiting for the supply - demand game at the end of the third quarter. Under the expectation of both increasing supply and demand, the spread between fat and standard pigs and whether farmers will hold back pigs at that time will be crucial. The market may fall into range - bound oscillations. In the short term, focus on buying at low prices; in the medium term, pay attention to the upper pressure; and for far - month contracts, adopt a reverse - spread strategy [20].

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. 2. Core View The egg futures market experienced intensified long - short battles last week. High egg - laying hen存栏 and adverse weather conditions put significant pressure on egg prices, but an increase in the number of culled chickens and rising procurement demand for cold - storage eggs provided support. In the short term, the market may continue to fluctuate. With the boost of the consumption peak season in the third quarter, egg prices are expected to have a phased recovery, but the annual price peak may be lower than that of last year [8][59]. 3. Section - by - Section Summary 3.1. Trend Review - **Futures Price**: The main contract of egg futures, JD2508, fluctuated last week. As of last Friday, it closed at 3,582 yuan per 500 kilograms, with a total trading volume of 125,885 lots, an open interest of 184,136 lots, and a weekly increase of 1.1% [5][12]. - **Spot Price**: The average price of eggs in the main producing areas last week was 2.70 yuan per catty, a week - on - week decrease of 6.25%; in the main consuming areas, it was 2.76 yuan per catty, a week - on - week decrease of 2.47%. The price in the main producing areas first declined and then stabilized, while that in the main consuming areas showed a weakening trend [7][16]. - **Chick Price**: The chick price was generally weak last week. The average price of commercial - generation chicks in key national regions was 3.88 yuan per chick, a week - on - week decrease of 0.02 yuan per chick, a decrease of 0.51%, and a year - on - year increase of 31.08%. The utilization rate of hatching eggs was about 60% - 80% [22]. - **Old Hen Price**: The price of old hens fluctuated strongly last week. The average price of old hens in representative markets in key producing areas was 4.65 yuan per catty, a week - on - week increase of 0.03 yuan per catty, an increase of 0.65% [26]. 3.2. Fundamental Analysis - **Supply Side** - **Egg - laying Hen存栏**: As of June, the national egg - laying hen存栏 was about 1.27 billion, a year - on - year increase of 5.75%. The supply was abundant, and the contradiction between supply and demand would be further intensified [31]. - **Shipping Volume in Producing Areas**: The shipping volume in representative markets in the main producing areas decreased by 0.63% week - on - week and 17.52% year - on - year. It first weakened and then increased [35]. - **Old Hen Slaughter**: The total slaughter volume of old hens last week was 529,200, a week - on - week decrease of 1.54%. The average slaughter age was 503 days, and the slaughter volume decreased with a slightly earlier slaughter age [41]. - **Demand Side** - **Arrival Volume in Consuming Areas**: As of last Thursday, the arrival volume in the Beijing market increased by 2.06% week - on - week, while that in the Guangdong market decreased by 20.03% week - on - week. The overall downstream consumption demand was average [45]. - **Sales Volume in Consuming Areas**: The egg sales volume last week was 5,928.27 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 3.56% [49]. - **Inventory Situation**: The inventory in the production link last week was 1.23 days, a week - on - week increase of 17.14%; the inventory in the circulation link was 1.52 days, a week - on - week increase of 3.40%. The overall inventory increased slightly [53]. - **Egg - laying Hen Breeding Cost and Profit**: The egg - laying hen breeding cost last week was 3.55 yuan per catty, remaining flat week - on - week. The breeding profit was - 0.85 yuan per catty, a week - on - week decrease of 0.17 yuan per catty, a decrease of 25.00%. The egg - laying hen breeding loss further expanded [57]. 3.3. Market Outlook The egg futures market may continue to fluctuate in the short term. With the boost of the third - quarter consumption peak season, egg prices are expected to have a phased recovery, but the annual price peak may be lower than that of last year [59]. 3.4. Operation Strategy Due to the short - term market uncertainty, it is recommended to wait and see. Continuously monitor the signals of capacity reduction and demand recovery in July [10][60].

Group 1 - The core issue for egg producers this year is the continued low prices of eggs, which have persisted since last year, with prices dropping below 3 yuan per jin in May [2] - The main reason for the weak egg prices is the significant supply pressure, which has been exacerbated by high production levels in previous years [2][4] - In June, there are signs that supply pressure may be easing due to reduced production as farmers are less inclined to extend the lifespan of their hens and new flock additions are declining [4] Group 2 - The number of egg-laying hens was approximately 1.275 billion in May, with expectations of a decrease in June [4] - Seasonal factors such as rising temperatures and increased rainfall are contributing to a decline in egg production rates, which may help alleviate supply pressure [4] - Despite the easing supply pressure, egg prices remain under significant pressure due to a simultaneous decline in demand, which is expected to be more pronounced than the reduction in supply [4][5] Group 3 - Consumer demand for eggs typically experiences seasonal fluctuations, and with rising temperatures, overall meat and egg consumption is declining [5] - The upcoming school holidays are leading to reduced stocking by food service providers, further weakening demand [5] - Distributors are also reducing their purchase volumes due to increased difficulty in preserving eggs, resulting in a dual weakness in demand that could exacerbate downward pressure on prices [7] Group 4 - The southern regions are expected to face the rainy season, which may intensify the selling pressure on eggs and potentially lead to new price lows [7] - However, the downward price movement may be limited due to stable corn prices, which support production costs [7] - The overall outlook for the livestock industry remains challenging, with significant pressures not only on eggs but also on pork production [7]