1. Report Industry Investment Ratings | Industry | Rating | | --- | --- | | Oils and Fats | Volatile [5] | | Protein Meal | Volatile [5] | | Corn and Starch | Volatile [5] | | Live Pigs | Volatile [6] | | Natural Rubber | Volatile [7] | | Synthetic Rubber | Volatile [11] | | Cotton | Volatile [11] | | Sugar | Volatile [12] | | Pulp | Volatile, Slightly Bullish [14] | | Logs | Volatile, Slightly Bearish [16] | 2. Report's Core View The report analyzes multiple agricultural products, finding that most are in a volatile state. Factors such as policy regulation, supply - demand relationships, and macro - environment impact the market. For instance, the anti - involution policy in the live pig industry affects its supply and demand expectations; the complex supply - demand situation in the oils and fats market leads to market fluctuations [1][5]. 3. Summary by Catalog 3.1 Oils and Fats - **View**: Market sentiment has weakened, and attention should be paid to the effectiveness of lower technical support [5]. - **Logic**: Uncertainty in export demand, good weather in production areas, and various supply - demand factors at home and abroad are in play. For example, the expected increase in US biodiesel demand for soybean oil, the increase in domestic soybean imports and inventory, and the increase in palm oil production season [5]. - **Outlook**: The market is facing a game of multiple factors, and it is expected to be volatile [5]. 3.2 Protein Meal - **View**: As sentiment fades, both types of meal see reduced positions and price drops [5]. - **Logic**: Abundant precipitation and suitable temperature in US soybean production areas are conducive to high yields. Domestically, short - term soybean arrivals increase, while long - term supply may face shortages [5]. - **Outlook**: The market is expected to maintain a pattern of near - term weakness and long - term strength [5]. 3.3 Corn and Starch - **View**: Spot prices are generally stable, waiting for new guidance [5]. - **Logic**: Supply is tightening, but downstream demand is weak. New - season corn production is normal, and imported corn supply is abundant [5][6]. - **Outlook**: Short - term price rebounds may occur, but there is a downward trend after new - crop listing [6]. 3.4 Live Pigs - **View**: Emotional trading has cooled, and the futures price has fallen from its high [1][6]. - **Logic**: In the short - term, the supply is affected by industry guidance and farmer sentiment; in the medium - term, the supply is expected to increase; in the long - term, policies may lead to a supply inflection point. Demand is limited due to hot weather, and inventory pressure exists [1][6]. - **Outlook**: The market is volatile, with a situation of "weak present, strong future." Anti - spread strategies can be considered [6]. 3.5 Natural Rubber - **View**: The commodity market has adjusted sharply, and rubber prices have dropped significantly [7]. - **Logic**: The market decline is mainly due to regulatory impacts on leading varieties. Fundamentally, supply is affected by the rainy season, and demand is relatively stable [7]. - **Outlook**: The market will continue to trade based on the macro - environment, and it is expected to be volatile [7]. 3.6 Synthetic Rubber - **View**: The futures price continues to fluctuate accordingly [11]. - **Logic**: Affected by the overall market macro - environment, the raw material price is volatile, and the supply is relatively tight in the short - term [11]. - **Outlook**: It is expected to maintain a range - bound operation [11]. 3.7 Cotton - **View**: The monthly spread is converging [11]. - **Logic**: Supply is expected to be abundant, demand is in the off - season, and inventory is at a low level. Low inventory supports prices, but the upside is limited in the short - term [11]. - **Outlook**: It is volatile. Low inventory supports prices, but upward resistance increases, and the monthly spread may follow an anti - spread logic [11]. 3.8 Sugar - **View**: Attention should be paid to import conditions [12]. - **Logic**: The global sugar market supply is expected to be abundant. In Brazil, the sugar - making ratio is expected to remain high. In China, imports are increasing, which will put pressure on prices [13]. - **Outlook**: In the long - term, prices are expected to decline; in the short - term, there are short - selling opportunities [13]. 3.9 Pulp - **View**: Anti - involution trading may resume, and attention should be paid to arbitrage hedging during the decline [14]. - **Logic**: The supply of hardwood pulp is excessive, and demand is weak in the short - term but may improve marginally in the future. There is a ceiling on price increases [14]. - **Outlook**: Fluctuations follow the macro - environment, and futures prices are expected to rise with volatility [14]. 3.10 Logs - **View**: Fundamental changes are limited, and it is short - term dominated by macro - expectations [16]. - **Logic**: It follows the "anti - involution" macro - policy. Supply is affected by shipping rhythms, and demand is stable with no obvious peak or off - season [16]. - **Outlook**: It is volatile and slightly bearish in the short - term. Pay attention to changes in effective deliverable quantities of the 09 contract [16][17].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" and is maintained [2] Core Viewpoints - The agricultural sector has shown a significant rebound, with the agricultural index rising by 3.62% last week, ranking 9th among 31 primary industries [5][13] - The Ministry of Agriculture has convened major pig farming companies to discuss capacity regulation, which has positively impacted the breeding sector [5][14] - The pig market is experiencing price fluctuations due to supply pressures and weak demand, with the average price of pigs at 14.33 CNY/kg as of July 27, showing a slight decrease of 0.06 CNY/kg from the previous week [6][17] - The white feather chicken market has seen a price rebound, with chick prices rising to 2.30 CNY/chick, an increase of 0.8 CNY/chick from the previous week [26] Summary by Sections 1. Market Review - The agricultural sector index increased by 3.62%, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index and CSI 300 Index, which rose by 1.67% and 1.69% respectively [13] - The Ministry of Agriculture's meeting with leading pig companies has sparked market interest in pig production capacity regulation [14] 2. Breeding Industry Chain Tracking 2.1 Pigs - The average weight of pigs at market is 128.48 kg, down 0.35 kg from the previous week, indicating a supply surplus [17] - The profitability for self-bred pigs is around 62 CNY per head, down 29 CNY from the previous week, while purchased piglets are facing a loss of 71 CNY per head [18] - The Ministry of Agriculture emphasizes the need for quality development in the pig industry, including reducing the number of breeding sows and controlling slaughter weights [20] 2.2 White Feather Chicken - The average price of meat chickens has increased by 5.31% to 3.37 CNY/kg, driven by reduced supply and improved demand conditions [26] - The update of grandparent stock has decreased significantly, with a 29.62% year-on-year decline in the first half of 2025 [26] 3. Planting Industry Chain Tracking - Sugar prices have slightly decreased to 6075 CNY/ton, while soybean prices have rebounded to 3943 CNY/ton, reflecting a 0.2% increase [29] - Cotton prices have increased by 1.43% to 15585 CNY/ton, and corn prices have risen slightly to 2379 CNY/ton [29]

Group 1: Report Information - Report Type: Pig Daily Report [1] - Date: July 29, 2025 [2] Group 2: Market Review and Operation Suggestions Market Review - Futures: On July 28, the main contract 2509 of live pigs opened lower, then rose and fell back, and closed down. The highest was 14,410 yuan/ton, the lowest was 13,995 yuan/ton, and the closing price was 14,125 yuan/ton, down 2.15% from the previous day. The total open interest of the index increased by 294 lots to 193,333 lots [9]. - Spot: On July 28, the average price of foreign ternary pigs nationwide was 14.03 yuan/kg, down 0.07 yuan/kg from the previous day [9]. Market Analysis - Demand: The utilization rate of pigsties is at a high level, and currently, secondary fattening is mainly on the sidelines. Due to the hot weather, terminal demand is weak, and the orders of slaughtering enterprises are average. With the increase in the number of pigs sold by enterprises at the end of the month, the operating rate and slaughter volume of slaughtering enterprises have slightly increased. On July 28, the slaughter volume of sample slaughtering enterprises was 137,300 heads, an increase of 600 heads from the previous day and 2,200 heads from a week ago [10]. - Supply: According to Yongyi data, the planned slaughter volume of sample enterprises in July was 23.88 million heads, a month-on-month decrease of 1.19% compared with June. At the end of the month, the slaughter progress of the breeding side accelerated, the enthusiasm for slaughter increased, the slaughter weight decreased slightly, and the utilization rate of secondary fattening pigsties was relatively high. There are still secondary fattening pigs to be slaughtered in the future [10]. Market Outlook - In general, in late July, the slaughter volume of large-scale enterprises increased. In order to achieve the monthly slaughter target, breeding enterprises continued to increase the supply. At the same time, demand is in the off-season, and pig prices may continue to be under pressure. In the short term, the near-month futures contracts are following the decline of the spot market. In the medium and long term, the supply of live pigs will increase slightly, but the anti-involution initiative, high-quality development of the pig industry, and increasing environmental protection efforts in some regions are beneficial to the medium- and long-term performance of pig prices. The far-month contract 2601 is strongly supported by factors such as the expected weight reduction and the supply increase being less than the demand increase. Attention should be paid to the impact of future policies on production capacity [10]. Group 3: Industry News - As of July 24, the average profit per head of self-breeding and self-raising pigs was 162 yuan/head, a week-on-week increase of 51 yuan/head; the average profit per head of purchasing piglets for fattening was -63 yuan/head, a week-on-week increase of 63 yuan/head [11][13]. Group 4: Data Overview - The average market sales price of 15kg piglets in the week of July 24 was 542 yuan/head, the same as the previous week [20]. - As of the end of the second quarter of 2025, the national live pig inventory was 424.47 million heads, a year-on-year increase of 2.2% and a month-on-month increase of 7.16 million heads or 1.72%. From the second quarter of last year to the second quarter of this year, the month-on-month changes were 1.7%, 2.8%, 0.11%, -2.37%, and 1.72% respectively [20]. - As of the week of July 24, the average slaughter weight of live pigs nationwide was 128.48 kg, a decrease of 0.35 kg from the previous week, a month-on-month decrease of 0.27%, and an increase of 3.09 kg compared with the same period last year, a year-on-year increase of 2.46% [20].

Investment Rating - Investment rating: Positive (maintained) [4] Core Viewpoints - The report emphasizes the high-quality development of the pig industry, recommending "platform + ecological" service-oriented enterprises like Dekang Agriculture and Animal Husbandry [4][18] - The Ministry of Agriculture held a meeting on July 23 to promote high-quality development in the pig industry, focusing on reducing breeding capacity, controlling new production capacity, and enhancing the competitiveness of the entire industry chain [6][60] - The report indicates that the pig price is currently at 14.1 CNY/kg, with a slight decrease in average weight to 128.48 kg, and a 15 kg piglet priced at 542 CNY/head, reflecting weak demand and a slight price drop [5][17] Summary by Sections 1. Pig Industry - The latest pig price is 14.1 CNY/kg, with a slight decrease in average weight to 128.48 kg, and a 15 kg piglet priced at 542 CNY/head. Weak demand has led to a slight price drop, with a 0.8% decrease in the national pig inventory in June, indicating a potential reduction in pig output in July and August [5][17] - The Ministry of Agriculture's meeting emphasized high-quality development, including reducing breeding capacity, strengthening disease prevention, and promoting resource utilization [6][18] - The report suggests that companies with cost advantages and strong connections with farmers may enjoy excess profits and valuation premiums, recommending Dekang Agriculture and Animal Husbandry and leading pig farming companies like Muyuan Foods and Wens Foodstuffs [18] 2. Poultry Industry - The price of chicken seedlings in Yantai is 2.5 CNY/chick, up 39% month-on-month but down 28% year-on-year. The price of broiler chickens is 3.43 CNY/kg, up 3.9% month-on-month but down 11.4% year-on-year. Demand pressure is easing, and if supply contracts in Q3, prices may rebound [19] - The report highlights the ongoing contradiction of "high capacity, weak consumption" in the white feather chicken industry, with losses forcing breeding farms to reduce capacity [19] 3. Feed Industry - The report recommends Haida Group due to the recovery of the industry, improved management effects, and increased capacity utilization, which is expected to lead to growth in volume and profit [21] 4. Pet Industry - In June, exports of dog and cat food decreased by 13.8% year-on-year, totaling 29,000 tons, with revenue of 820 million CNY (approximately 110 million USD), down 20.2% year-on-year [22][24] - The report notes that while there are concerns about export fluctuations due to tariff uncertainties, long-term prospects remain positive for domestic brands like Guibao and Zhongchong [24] 5. Agricultural Products - The report discusses uncertainties in soybean imports for Q4 and the upward trend in rubber prices, with natural rubber prices breaking through 15,000 CNY/ton [28]

Group 1 - The Chinese pig farming industry has experienced significant capacity expansion since 2020, leading to oversupply and sustained low prices, resulting in continuous losses for most pig farming companies, with only Zhengbang Technology remaining profitable in 2023. However, overall profitability is expected to improve in 2024, with net profits turning positive for most companies [1] Group 2 - Since March 2021, the net profit level of large-scale pig farming in China has fluctuated significantly, remaining in a loss state from early 2023 until September 2023, when it turned profitable. It is projected that net profits will decline again until April 2025, reaching 86 yuan per head [2] Group 3 - The net profit of free-range pig farming in China has shown a similar trend to that of large-scale farming. The lowest net profit was recorded in June 2021 at -665 yuan per head, while the highest was in October 2022 at 1246 yuan per head. By April 2025, the net profit for free-range farming is expected to be 50 yuan per head [4] Group 4 - The cost of large-scale pig farming in China has been on a downward trend since March 2021, decreasing from 2884 yuan per head to 2033 yuan per head by April 2025, indicating effective cost control [8] Group 5 - Similarly, the cost of free-range pig farming has also decreased from 2971 yuan per head in March 2021 to 2123 yuan per head by April 2025, reflecting good cost management [9]

Group 1: Report Overview - The report is the weekly report on live pigs and corn from July 22 - 28, 2025, published by Caida Futures [1] Group 2: Live Pig Market Futures and Spot Market - Last week, the live pig futures rose significantly and then fell back. The LH2509 contract closed at 14,385 yuan/ton, up 1.91% from the previous week's settlement price [5] - As of July 25, the self - breeding and self - raising live pig breeding profit was 62.16 yuan/head, a week - on - week decrease of 28.73 yuan/head; the profit of purchasing piglets for breeding was - 71.39 yuan/head, a week - on - week decrease of 52.73 yuan/head; the pig - grain ratio was 6.02, a week - on - week decrease of 0.15 [5] Price Trend and Policy Impact - The national live pig spot price rose first and then fell last week. At the beginning of the week, affected by the typhoon, the breeding side reduced supply and resisted price cuts. As the weather impact weakened, group enterprises increased their slaughter, and terminal demand was weak, causing the price to decline slightly [5] - On July 23, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs held a symposium on promoting the high - quality development of the live pig industry, proposing to implement capacity control measures, reduce the number of breeding sows, and control fat pig slaughter weight. This news boosted the live pig futures to break through 15,000, reaching a new high for the year [5] Short - term Outlook - In the short term, farms have completed their slaughter plans well, but demand is weak, which restricts the live pig market. Prices may fluctuate, and market sentiment changes should be monitored [5] Group 3: Corn Market Futures and Spot Market - Last week, the corn futures rose and then fell back. The C2509 contract closed at 2,311 yuan/ton, up 0.26% from the previous week's settlement price [6] - The national average corn spot price was 2,407.84 yuan/ton, up 2.84 yuan/ton week - on - week [6] Port Prices - As of July 25, in Jinzhou Port, the price of corn with 15% moisture and 720 bulk density was 2,290 - 2,310 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 30 - 40 yuan/ton; the flat - hatch price of 15% moisture corn was 2,320 - 2,330 yuan/ton, unchanged week - on - week [6] - In Bayuquan Port, the price of corn with 15% moisture and 720 bulk density was 2,290 - 2,310 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 40 yuan/ton; the flat - hatch price of 15% moisture corn was 2,320 - 2,330 yuan/ton, unchanged week - on - week [6] - In Guangdong Shekou Port, the transaction price of 15% moisture bulk corn was 2,410 - 2,430 yuan/ton, and the price of first - grade corn was 2,450 - 2,470 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 10 yuan/ton [6] Industrial Consumption and Inventory - From July 17 - 23, 2025, 149 major corn deep - processing enterprises consumed 1.0624 million tons of corn, a decrease of 38,100 tons from the previous week [7] - The processing volume of 60 corn starch enterprises was 501,500 tons, a decrease of 36,300 tons from the previous week; the weekly corn starch output was 235,200 tons, a decrease of 25,000 tons from the previous week; the weekly operating rate was 45.46% [7] - The operating rate of the DDGS industry was 38.63%, up 0.29% from the previous week; the weekly production of DDGS was 78,620 tons, an increase of 590 tons from the previous week [7] - As of July 23, the total corn inventory of 96 major corn processing enterprises in 12 regions was 4.005 million tons, a decrease of 6.21% [7] - As of July 25, the total corn inventory in the four northern ports was about 2.18 million tons, and the corn inventory in Guangdong ports was 950,000 tons [7] Market Outlook - The national corn spot market stopped falling and rose slightly last week. After continuous grain sales and a decrease in imported corn auctions, traders were reluctant to sell, and enterprise purchase prices mainly increased [8] - Corn starch enterprises are entering the summer maintenance stage, with a significant decline in the operating rate and a continuous decrease in corn consumption. Feed enterprises are digesting previous inventories, and their demand for corn procurement is relatively weak [8] - Overall, trader inventories have decreased significantly, the overall shipment pace has slowed down, market supply has decreased, and the impact of imported corn auctions on the market has weakened. However, considering the limited restocking demand of downstream enterprises, corn prices are expected to stabilize, and the rebound space of the futures is limited, with short - term low - level fluctuations expected [8]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment view on the pig industry is neutral [3] 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The pig market shows a situation where pig slaughter volume is shrinking, and the spot price is fluctuating weakly. The supply is affected by factors such as piglet diarrhea in January - February, which impacts the pig slaughter supply from June - July. Meanwhile, demand has shown some recovery, and the inventory of slaughterhouses and frozen products is at a low level compared to the same period. The futures price is close to the cash cost of breeding, and there are multiple stimulus policies that are expected to boost future pork demand. The market is likely to oscillate at the bottom [3] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Main Viewpoints and Strategy Overview - **Supply**: Bullish. Piglet diarrhea in January - February affected the pig slaughter supply from June - July. After the initial slaughter in mid - June, group farms' willingness to reduce weight decreased, and the spot price stabilized, stimulating secondary fattening散户 to continue holding pigs [3] - **Demand**: Bearish. The slaughter volume from March - April increased significantly compared to the beginning of the year and the same period last year, indicating a certain degree of demand recovery [3] - **Inventory**: Bullish. The inventory rates of slaughterhouses and frozen products are at low levels compared to the same period [3] - **Basis/Spread**: Neutral. This week, the near - month basis of pigs converged, and the spread between September and January oscillated strongly [3] - **Profit**: Neutral. The breeding profit is stable but slightly weak, yet still positive [3] - **Valuation**: Bullish. The current futures price is close to the cash cost of breeding, and the downside space is relatively limited [3] - **Macro and Policy**: Bullish. Domestically, multiple significant stimulus policies have been introduced, including fiscal policies to expand domestic demand in all aspects and a moderately loose monetary policy, which helps boost future pork demand [3] - **Investment View**: Neutral. The demand for secondary fattening is cautious, the supply side is stable, there is cost support at the bottom, and the market may oscillate at the bottom [3] - **Trading Strategy**: For single - side trading, adopt a wait - and - see approach; for arbitrage, also wait and see. Pay attention to the demand for secondary fattening and feed prices [3] 3.2 Pig Fundamental Data - **Price Data**: There are charts showing the prices of standard pigs, fat pigs, piglets, and front - three - grade white - striped pork in Henan, as well as their price trends from 2021 - 2025 [5] - **Capacity Scale**: Charts display the inventory of sample sows, including the quantity, month - on - month, and year - on - year changes, as well as the inventory data of sows from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, and the number of new healthy piglets and commercial pig slaughter in five - province samples, along with survival rates [10][22] - **Commercial Pig Inventory Structure**: Charts show the inventory proportions of large pigs (90 - 140kg), medium pigs (50 - 90kg), and small pigs (7 - 50kg), as well as the standard - fat price difference, north - south price difference, average slaughter weight, and average post - slaughter weight [27] - **Leading Enterprise Slaughter Situation**: Charts present the monthly slaughter volumes of companies such as Muyuan, Wenshi, New Hope, Dabeinong, and Tangrenshen from 2021 - 2025 [40] - **Slaughter Situation**: Charts show daily slaughter volume, slaughterhouse operating rate, fresh - sales rate, and inventory rate of slaughterhouses, as well as the wholesale volume of white - striped pork in markets like Xinfadi, the arrival volume of white - striped pork in Nanhuanqiao and Shanghai Xijiao, and the price difference between live pigs and white - striped pork [45][53] - **Profit and Cost**: Charts display self - breeding and self - raising profits, profits from purchasing piglets, the pig - grain ratio, and the feed price of fattening pigs [54] 3.3 Pig Capital - Side Data - There are charts showing the basis of different contracts (03, 05, 07, 09) and the price differences between different contracts (03 - 05, 03 - 09, 05 - 07, 05 - 09) from 2022 - 2025 [59][68]

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Outperform the Market" [4] Core Insights - The report highlights the ongoing challenges in the pig farming sector, with prices experiencing fluctuations due to increased slaughtering and seasonal demand [10][21]. - The poultry sector, particularly white-feathered chickens, is seeing price increases driven by stocking up in anticipation of better market conditions [35][39]. - The report emphasizes the importance of policy measures aimed at stabilizing production capacity in the pig industry, which could lead to long-term price improvements [10][31]. Summary by Sections Pig Farming - The average price of pigs on July 25 was 14.10 CNY/kg, down 0.09 CNY/kg week-on-week [10]. - Slaughtering volumes remain low due to hot weather and weak market demand, with an average daily slaughter of 134,700 pigs, up 1.44% week-on-week [14]. - The average weight of pigs at market decreased to 128.48 kg, with group farms averaging 124.27 kg and smallholders at 141.92 kg [21]. - Recent policy discussions emphasize strict production capacity controls, including the reduction of breeding sows and the encouragement of large enterprises to collaborate with smaller farms [31]. Poultry Sector - The price of white-feathered chickens rose to 6.70 CNY/kg, an increase of 0.30 CNY/kg week-on-week, while chicken seed prices reached 1.93 CNY/bird, up 0.56 CNY/bird [35]. - Egg prices also showed strength, with an average of 6.73 CNY/kg, up 0.90 CNY/kg week-on-week [35]. - The ongoing avian influenza situation is affecting supply, with restrictions on imports from certain countries potentially leading to further price increases [39]. Agricultural Products - Soybean meal futures saw a decline, with the DCE soybean meal contract closing at 3,021 CNY/ton, down 35 CNY/ton week-on-week [48]. - The report notes that downstream feed enterprises are increasing purchases due to concerns over rising prices, while domestic oil mills maintain high processing volumes [50]. - The report anticipates limited downward price adjustments for soybean meal in the short term, with a gradual upward shift in price levels expected [50]. Industry Performance - The agricultural sector saw a 3.62% increase over the past week, outperforming major indices such as the Shanghai Composite Index, which rose by 1.67% [55]. - Within the agricultural sub-sectors, the livestock industry led with a 5.27% increase, followed by planting and aquaculture [55].

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Recommended" [3] Core Insights - The report emphasizes the need for high-quality development in the pig farming industry, focusing on improving efficiency and quality. It highlights the importance of capacity control and the encouragement of large enterprises to collaborate with smaller farms to share industry benefits [2][12] - In the planting industry, the report discusses the promotion of new varieties and technologies to enhance crop yields, particularly in the context of food security. It predicts a continued acceleration in the commercialization of genetically modified crops [1][11] Summary by Sections Planting Industry - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs is working on a directory for superior crop varieties by 2025, focusing on enhancing yields and meeting current production needs [1][11] - The report identifies potential beneficiaries in the planting sector, including Beidahuang and Su-Kun Agricultural Development, and recommends companies with strong advantages in seed development such as Longping High-Tech and Denge Seed Industry [1][11] Pig Farming - The average price of external three-way cross pigs is 14.29 CNY/kg, showing a week-on-week decrease of 1.20%. The overall supply exceeds demand, leading to a forecast of continued price declines [2][12] - The report notes a decrease in the number of breeding sows, with a total of 40.43 million as of June 2025, down by 370,000 from the previous year [2][12] - Recommended companies in the pig farming sector include Dekang Agriculture, Jingji Zhino, Muyuan Foods, and Wens Foodstuff [2][12] Feed and Animal Health - The average price of pig feed is 2.72 CNY/kg, with no change from the previous week. The report also provides insights into the prices of various feed types for poultry and livestock [50][52]

Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Records Industry Overview - The conference call discusses the "anti-involution" policy in China, aimed at improving the Producer Price Index (PPI) and industrial enterprise profits, thereby enhancing the macroeconomic environment. This policy is expected to benefit from global inflation and the depreciation of the US dollar [1][2][3]. Core Insights and Arguments - **PPI Improvement**: Significant improvement in PPI is anticipated in the first half of next year, with a possibility of turning positive in the second half, which may shift trading strategies from a "barbell" approach to an "inflation" strategy [1][3]. - **Currency Trends**: The US dollar is expected to continue its depreciation, with the Federal Reserve likely to cut interest rates, while Europe and Japan may end their rate cuts or increase rates. The Chinese yuan may strengthen beyond 7 [1][4]. - **Foreign Investment**: If domestic demand in China is boosted and price recovery expectations are clear, foreign capital may significantly enter the A-share market, favoring leading blue-chip stocks, but this would be unfavorable for the bond market [1][4]. - **Market Dynamics**: The anti-involution policy has triggered two waves of market trends, driven by PPI recovery, improved macroeconomic conditions, global inflation, and the interaction of domestic and foreign capital markets [1][5]. - **Policy Differences**: The anti-involution approach differs from previous supply-side reforms by addressing not only production capacity but also corporate behavior, local government actions, and industry self-regulation [1][8]. Important but Overlooked Content - **Debt Market Pressure**: The bond market is facing adjustment pressure due to heightened risk appetite and historically high valuations. Short-term, the bond market may experience a rebound after a sharp decline, but caution is advised against chasing prices during rebounds [1][12][13]. - **Cement Industry Response**: The cement industry is implementing measures such as capacity replacement and staggered production to address the anti-involution challenge, with expectations of an 8%-12% decline in supply this year [3][19]. - **Pork Industry Adjustments**: The pork industry is undergoing supply-side reforms, with major companies like Muyuan actively reducing breeding stock, which is expected to drive up pork prices and impact the Consumer Price Index (CPI) positively [3][25][26]. - **Environmental Regulations**: New environmental standards in the pig farming sector are seen as a means to control production capacity without significant resource consumption, which could also positively affect CPI [27]. Conclusion - The anti-involution policy is a multifaceted approach aimed at stabilizing and improving various sectors of the economy, with significant implications for asset prices, foreign investment, and market dynamics. The bond market, cement industry, and pork sector are particularly highlighted for their responses to these policies.