1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In the context of the Sino - US tariff game, China has implemented tariff counter - measures, which highlights the importance of food security. The self - controllability of seed sources has become crucial, and the seed industry may receive strong policy support [1][2]. - The Chinese government has issued a plan to accelerate the construction of an agricultural powerhouse, with clear goals for different time points to ensure food supply and promote rural development [3][33]. - The Guozheng Grain Industry Index has investment value. It is more focused on the seed and grain planting fields after revision, with reasonable valuation and better performance than some major indices [4]. - The Penghua Guozheng Grain ETF and its linked funds are good investment vehicles for tracking the Guozheng Grain Industry Index [5]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Tariff Game Background and New Opportunities for the Grain Industry 3.1.1 China's Tariff Counter - measures in Response to Sino - US Tariff Shocks - On April 2, 2025 (Eastern Time), the US government announced a "reciprocal tariff" policy. China issued a statement on April 5, strongly condemning and opposing it. On April 4, China announced a 34% tariff increase on US - originated goods and took other counter - measures [1][10][11]. 3.1.2 The Significance of Food Security under Tariff Counter - measures - China is a major food importer, and the US is an important source of its agricultural imports. In 2024, China imported 3179 tons of grain from the US, accounting for 20.2% of its total imports, a 1.3 - percentage - point decrease from 2023. The import cost of agricultural products will rise, and domestic seed industry upgrading is expected [2][11][13]. - As of April 11, 2025, there were significant price fluctuations in bulk agricultural products [17]. 3.1.3 Government Support for Accelerating the Construction of an Agricultural Powerhouse - The Chinese government issued the "Plan for Accelerating the Construction of an Agricultural Powerhouse (2024 - 2035)", with clear goals for 2027, 2035, and the middle of this century, and detailed plans for ensuring food security [3][31][33]. 3.2 Investment Value Analysis of the Guozheng Grain Industry Index 3.2.1 Introduction - The Guozheng Grain Industry Index aims to reflect the stock price changes of grain - related listed companies. After revision, it focuses more on the seed and grain planting fields, with semi - annual sample adjustments [36]. 3.2.2 Market Value Distribution and Liquidity - As of April 15, 2025, the index has a diversified market - value distribution. In terms of liquidity, 78.36% of the component stocks' weights are in the top three groups of the past - year average daily trading volume [39][40][42]. 3.2.3 Industry Distribution - As of April 15, 2025, the index is highly concentrated in the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, fishery, and basic chemical industries at the Shenwan primary level, and mainly in the seed, livestock and poultry feed, and grain planting industries at the Shenwan tertiary level [44]. 3.2.4 Top Ten Weighted Stocks - The top ten weighted stocks of the index have a total weight of 52.74%, with a moderate concentration. They are mainly in the core sectors of the grain industry, and have a good profitability level [47]. 3.2.5 Reasonable Valuation - As of April 15, 2025, the index's P/E ratio is 24.17 times and the P/B ratio is 2.02 times, both at relatively low historical levels. The valuation center may rise as the grain industry opportunities approach [49]. 3.2.6 Performance - From November 4, 2009, to April 15, 2025, the total return of the index is 151.08%, with an annualized return of 6.33%. Its performance is better than that of the CSI 300, CSI 500, and CSI 1000 [51]. 3.3 Fund Products - The Penghua Guozheng Grain Industry ETF, listed on August 18, 2023, is the largest and most liquid ETF product tracking the Guozheng Grain Industry Index. It has three linked funds [5][57].

Core Viewpoint - Despite the Japanese government's release of over 300,000 tons of reserve rice, rice prices continue to rise, with the average retail price for a 5-kilogram bag reaching 4,220 yen, more than double the price from the previous year [1][2]. Group 1: Price Trends - The average retail price of 5-kilogram rice has reached 4,220 yen (approximately 214.12 RMB), marking a record high and an increase of 92.1% year-on-year [2][11]. - The price of 2-kilogram rice ranges from 2,080 to 2,480 yen, equivalent to approximately 26.94 to 32.11 RMB per kilogram, indicating a continuous upward trend in rice prices [3]. Group 2: Supply Issues - Many supermarkets have implemented purchase limits due to rice shortages, with some stores displaying nearly empty rice shelves [1][2]. - The government has released 210,000 tons of reserve rice since March, but the circulation of this rice has been minimal, with only 426 tons reaching retailers by the end of March [7]. Group 3: Government Response - The Japanese government plans to release an additional 100,000 tons of reserve rice and will continue monthly releases until July, but the effectiveness of these measures remains in question [6][9]. - Criticism has arisen regarding the timing and scale of the reserve rice releases, with many consumers feeling that the government's actions have been too slow [6][8]. Group 4: Consumer Behavior - Increasingly, Japanese consumers are turning to imports from countries like South Korea, India, and Thailand, with reports of individuals bringing back rice during travels [4][5]. - The high rice prices are affecting consumer spending habits, leading to a more cautious approach to expenditures [11]. Group 5: Economic Impact - The rise in rice prices is contributing to overall inflation, with the core consumer price index rising by 3.2% in March, driven largely by food prices [11][12]. - Analysts suggest that the persistent inflation and rising food costs may complicate the Bank of Japan's monetary policy, potentially limiting future interest rate hikes [12].

证券研究报告 心中的「涨」声② ——玉米 2025年4月24日 行业评级：看好 | 分析师 | 钟凯锋 | | --- | --- | | 邮箱 | Zhongkaifeng@stocke.com.cn | | 证书编号 | S1230524050002 | | 分析师 | 张心怡 | | --- | --- | | 邮箱 | Zhangxinyi@stocke.com.cn | | 证书编号 | S1230524020002 | 摘要 ➢ 1、市场背景 美国、中国、巴西、阿根廷是全球玉米总产量最高的4个国家，其中美国是全球第一大玉米产国，占比32%，也是 全球第一大出口国。近年来，我国玉米生产总体呈稳定增长态势。进口量先增后减，2024年进口依赖度降至1.6%。 玉米消费需求主要包括饲用、工业用、食用、种用及其它。其中，饲料消费是玉米最大的消费去向，近年来一直 呈刚性增长。 ➢ 2、供需由宽松走向紧张 2025年，全球玉米供需收紧，国内供应压力同比或将减轻；养殖存栏量预期增加，或带动饲料消费刚性增长；内 需政策将促进玉米深加工行业消费，国内玉米供需将呈偏紧趋势，价格重心有望抬升。 ➢ 3、风险提示： 极端天 ...

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Bullish" [2] 2. Core View of the Report - In 2025, the global corn supply - demand situation will tighten, and the domestic supply pressure may ease year - on - year. The expected increase in livestock inventory may drive the rigid growth of feed consumption, and domestic demand policies will boost the consumption of the corn deep - processing industry. The domestic corn supply - demand will be in a tight trend, and the price center is expected to rise [5] 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Market Background - The United States, China, Brazil, and Argentina are the top four corn - producing countries in the world, with the US accounting for 32% of global production and being the largest exporter. China's corn production has shown a stable growth trend. In 2024, the import dependence dropped to 1.6%. Corn consumption mainly includes feed, industrial, food, seed, and other uses, with feed consumption being the largest and showing rigid growth [4] - China's corn industry chain includes planting, processing, circulation, and consumption. Feed and starch processing are at the core of the industry chain [13] - Global corn supply is concentrated in a few countries. The US and China are the top two producers, accounting for 32% and 23% respectively. The top four exporters are the US, Brazil, Argentina, and Ukraine, with their combined exports accounting for nearly 70% of the global total in 2023/24 [16] - Global corn is concentrated in supply every six months. The growth cycles of China and the US in the Northern Hemisphere are similar, while Brazil in the Southern Hemisphere has two planting seasons [23] - The US and China are the largest corn consumers, with a combined consumption of over half of the global total in 2023/24. China's average annual growth rate of corn demand in the past decade was 4.3%, higher than the US's 0.6% [29] - Feed consumption is the largest use of corn, with a global consumption of 780 million tons in 2024, accounting for 63% of the total. The US is the largest in industrial consumption [34] - In China, corn planting is concentrated in the Northeast, North, and Southwest regions, with different planting patterns and acreage proportions in different areas [35][37] - China's corn production has been growing steadily. The planting area increased from 620 million mu to 670 million mu from 2020 - 2024, and the output increased from 261 million tons to 295 million tons. The import volume first increased and then decreased, with the import dependence dropping to 1.6% in 2024 [42] 3.2 Supply Decrease and Demand Increase - **Domestic Old - crop Corn**: The supply pressure has been reduced. The output increased slightly by 2.1% to 295 million tons in 2024/25. The import decreased by 49% to 1.377 million tons. The inventory is expected to drop by 87% to 230,000 tons, and the stock - to - use ratio decreased by 5 pct to 0.8% [49] - **Global Old - crop Corn**: The stock - to - use ratio decreased year - on - year. The estimated output (excluding China) in 2024/25 was adjusted up by 930,000 tons to 920 million tons, a 2.2% decrease. The ending inventory decreased by 16.1% to 86.47 million tons, and the stock - to - use ratio dropped by 0.2 pct to 9.3%. The US corn export volume was adjusted up by 3 million tons to 65 million tons [55] - **Domestic New - crop Corn**: The supply growth has slowed down. The planting enthusiasm may be affected due to weak prices and reduced profits in 2024. The import volume is expected to decrease, with the predicted import volume in 2024/2025 being adjusted down by 2 million tons to 7 million tons [58][61] - **Demand**: Feed demand is expected to be supported by the increase in the number of sows and good pig - raising profits. Deep - processing demand is currently mainly for rigid needs, and domestic demand expansion policies are expected to boost it [66]

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Core Viewpoint - The agricultural sector in China is experiencing a positive start in 2025, with a focus on achieving a grain production target of approximately 1.4 trillion jin, supported by favorable weather conditions and government policies [2][4][8]. Grain Production and Market Conditions - The area planted with winter wheat remains stable, with 91.2% of crops in good condition, and the area for winter rapeseed has increased, showing better growth compared to previous years [2][4]. - Spring planting progress is ahead of last year, with nearly 20% of spring grain sowing completed as of mid-April, including over 70% of early rice and over 60% of medium rice planted [5][6]. - The domestic grain market has seen positive changes, with prices stabilizing and recovering, particularly for rice and wheat, while corn and soybean prices have increased [3][7]. Government Support and Policies - The central government is increasing support for grain production by raising minimum purchase prices for wheat and early indica rice, stabilizing subsidies for corn and soybeans, and implementing comprehensive cost and income insurance for key crops [6][9]. - These measures aim to ensure farmers have guaranteed income, thereby stabilizing and expanding grain planting areas [6][9]. Market Dynamics and Future Outlook - The recovery in grain prices is attributed to effective government regulation, improved demand, and better market expectations, with a notable increase in grain purchasing speed [7][8]. - Future market trends suggest a secure supply due to last year's production achievements, enhanced regulatory capacity, and a steady increase in demand driven by changing consumer preferences [8][9].