Group 1: Industry Overview - The 27th Asia Pet Expo in Shanghai has set a new record with expected attendance exceeding 510,000, reflecting the booming pet economy in China [1] - The pet economy has grown into a trillion-yuan consumption sector, with the urban dog and cat consumption market projected to grow by 7.5% in 2024, reaching 300.2 billion yuan [1] - The domestic pet market is highly fragmented with many categories but few brands, indicating room for growth in refined operations [1] Group 2: Consumer Trends - Young pet owners, particularly those born in the 1990s (41.2%) and 2000s (25.6%), are becoming the main consumer force in the pet market, willing to invest in their pets as integral parts of their lives [1] - There is a rising demand for specialized pet products, including health care, diet, and supplies, leading to opportunities in new categories such as age-specific and breed-specific food, smart products, and health supplements [2] Group 3: Market Innovations - Shanghai is witnessing a surge in new pet-related businesses, including the first "dog gym" GOGOGYM, which offers a one-stop solution for pet health needs [2] - The pet food retail brand "Paitexiansheng" has rapidly expanded since its launch, innovating with fresh and refrigerated food options, and recently completed a $25 million angel round financing, marking a new high in the pet industry [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the agricultural, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry [5][63]. Core Insights - The report highlights the ongoing recovery in the pig farming sector, the potential for valuation reassessment, and the strong growth in the pet economy, particularly for domestic brands [5][63]. Summary by Sections 1. Swine Industry - The average price of pigs as of August 14, 2025, is 13.74 CNY/kg, with a week-on-week decrease of 0.28 CNY/kg. The price of 15 kg piglets is 484 CNY/head, down 33 CNY/head from the previous week [12]. - The report suggests that the swine industry is moving towards a self-regulatory and stabilizing phase, with top companies like Wens Foodstuffs, Muyuan Foods, and Juxing Agriculture being recommended for investment [12][5]. 2. Poultry Industry - The report notes a decline in poultry prices, with the average price of broiler chickens at 3.60 CNY/kg, remaining stable week-on-week. The report recommends companies like San Nong Development and Lihua Shares [21][22]. 3. Animal Health - The animal health sector is experiencing a recovery, with companies like Huayuan Biological, Reap Biological, and Placo showing improved performance. The approval of mRNA vaccines for veterinary use is seen as a significant technological advancement [33][5]. 4. Planting Industry - The report indicates an increase in soybean meal prices, with the average price reaching 3092 CNY/ton, up 2.8% week-on-week. Companies involved in transgenic seed commercialization are recommended for investment [38][42]. 5. Feed Industry - Feed prices are fluctuating, with the price for fattening pig feed at 3.34 CNY/kg, down 0.3% month-on-month. The report suggests that the feed industry is likely to see increased concentration, recommending companies like Haida Group [44][46]. 6. Pet Industry - The pet economy is booming, with the market size for pet consumption in urban areas projected to reach 300.2 billion CNY in 2024, growing by 7.5%. Companies like Guobao Pet, Zhongchong Shares, and Petty Shares are recommended for investment [53][54].

Core Viewpoint - The pet economy in China is rapidly evolving, transforming pets from mere companions to family members, leading to significant market growth and investment opportunities in various sectors [5][6][8]. Industry Overview - The pet economy in China has seen a shift from strict regulations in the 1980s to a more supportive environment post-2000, allowing for increased pet ownership and market growth [8][10]. - The number of pets in urban areas is projected to exceed 120 million by the end of 2024, with the pet consumption market expected to reach 300.2 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 7.5% [13][14]. Company Insights - Youpai Technology, which started as an OEM for pet products, has shifted focus to its own brands, with pet diapers and related products accounting for nearly 74% of its revenue by August 2024 [5][10][14]. - The company has seen its overseas revenue increase from 46.69% to 62.51% over three years, indicating a strong reliance on international markets for growth [14]. - Domestic brands like Guobao Pet have begun to capture market share from established foreign brands, with Guobao achieving a revenue of 5.245 billion yuan in 2024, a 21.2% increase year-on-year [16][17]. Market Dynamics - The pet food market is projected to reach 158.5 billion yuan in 2024, making up 52.8% of the overall pet economy, with a notable shift towards domestic brands offering competitive pricing [16][20]. - The pet medical sector is also gaining traction, with companies like Pulaike reporting high profit margins on pet pharmaceuticals, indicating a lucrative opportunity in this segment [20][21]. Competitive Landscape - Despite the growth potential, the Chinese pet market lacks a dominant "national brand," with local companies still in the early stages of brand establishment compared to global giants like Mars and Nestlé [22][23]. - The market is characterized by a mix of established players and new entrants from various industries, including pharmaceuticals and electronics, indicating a trend of cross-industry investment in the pet sector [24]. Future Trends - The rise of smart pet products and innovative solutions is reshaping consumer expectations, with companies leveraging technology to create new market demands [24].

Core Insights - The pet economy in Jiangsu is rapidly evolving from a simple consumption model to a comprehensive industry chain, driven by emotional companionship and diverse consumer needs [1][2][3] Industry Growth - The overall scale of the pet industry in Jiangsu has surpassed 50 billion yuan, with a projected growth rate of over 35% in 2024 [3][4] - Jiangsu is home to approximately 12 million pets, accounting for about 10% of the national total, indicating significant market potential [2][4] Consumer Behavior - Annual spending on pets has shifted from basic needs to more luxurious services, with average annual expenditures of around 3,000 yuan for dogs and 2,500 yuan for cats [2][3] - The trend shows a decrease in food spending while expenditures on medical care and non-essential services are on the rise, reflecting a more refined and diversified consumption pattern [2][3] Industry Structure - Jiangsu has over 300 pet product manufacturing companies, creating a robust supply chain that supports the pet industry [4][5] - The establishment of specialized pet industry parks, such as the one in Suqian, is fostering a cluster effect, enhancing production capabilities and attracting key enterprises [4][5] Innovation and Development - The pet industry is witnessing innovations in service models, such as high-end retail and community engagement, exemplified by companies like Hero Peter [3][4] - The establishment of the Suzhou Pet Industry Association marks a shift towards standardized and clustered development, aiming for high-quality growth in the sector [6][7] Market Expansion - The export of pet food from Jiangsu is projected to reach 11.28 billion yuan in 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 10.5%, highlighting the international competitiveness of the local pet industry [3][4] - The integration of pet services into tourism and leisure activities is creating new consumption scenarios, such as pet-friendly bars and parks, enhancing customer engagement [8][9] Future Outlook - Jiangsu's pet economy is expected to continue its rapid growth, with projections indicating the market could exceed 100 billion yuan by 2028, contributing significantly to the province's economic development [9]

Core Viewpoints - The report maintains a positive outlook on the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry, with a focus on potential investment opportunities in the sector [1][3] - The market performance over the last 12 months shows a decline of 11% for the agriculture sector compared to a 4% decline in the CSI 300 index, indicating relative underperformance [2][10] Livestock Farming Data Tracking - Pig prices have been declining due to increased supply pressure, with the average price of live pigs at 13.74 CNY/kg as of August 14, reflecting a week-on-week decrease of 2.00% [6][29] - The number of breeding sows showed a slight increase in July, with a month-on-month growth of 0.28% [20] - Profitability for self-bred pigs remains positive at 28.85 CNY per head, while purchased piglets show a loss of 157.05 CNY per head [35] Poultry Farming Data Tracking - The average price of white feather broilers was 7.20 CNY/kg as of August 15, with a week-on-week increase of 0.84% [36][39] - The ongoing avian influenza outbreaks in Europe and the U.S. are expected to benefit the white feather chicken industry by stabilizing prices [36] Animal Health Data Tracking - The demand for animal health products is expected to rebound, with significant year-on-year growth in vaccine issuance for various diseases, including a 76% increase for circovirus vaccines in June [45] - The development of African swine fever vaccines is progressing, with clinical trials expected to enhance market interest in the sector [45] Seed Industry Data Tracking - The average prices for wheat, soybean meal, and corn as of August 15 are 2438 CNY/ton, 3097 CNY/ton, and 2394 CNY/ton, respectively, with soybean meal prices increasing by 2.7% week-on-week [48] - The USDA's August report indicates a decrease in global corn and soybean stocks for the 2025/26 season compared to the previous year, which may impact pricing and availability [49][51] Pet Industry Data Tracking - Pet food exports totaled 4.999 billion CNY in the first half of 2025, showing a year-on-year increase of 0.4% [53] - Domestic sales of pet food are growing rapidly, with a combined growth rate of 5% across major e-commerce platforms in July [56] - Companies with strong domestic sales growth and supply chain advantages are expected to enhance their market share [56]

Investment Rating - Industry Rating: Outperform the market (maintained rating) [7] Core Views - The pig sector is experiencing high average weights for market release, indicating a need to focus on the expected differences in the sector [11][12] - The dairy and beef sectors are approaching a new cycle, with opportunities arising from the current market conditions [13][14] - The pet industry is witnessing a rise in domestic brands and a positive trend in pet food exports, highlighting growth potential [15][16] - The poultry sector is facing challenges with breeding imports and demand improvements, suggesting a need for strategic investments [17][19] - The planting sector emphasizes food security and the importance of biological breeding strategies [21][22] - The feed sector is recommended for companies with increasing market share and consistent performance, while the animal health sector is focusing on innovative products to break through market competition [23][24] Summary by Sections Pig Sector - As of August 16, the national average pig price is 14.34 CNY/kg, with a self-breeding profit of approximately 94 CNY per head [11] - The average weight for market release is at a historical high of 127.82 kg, indicating strong supply conditions [11][12] - The sector is advised to focus on undervalued companies with strong profitability, with key recommendations including Wen's Food Group and Muyuan Foods [12] Beef Sector - The live cattle price is 26.70 CNY/kg, showing a 0.6% increase week-on-week, while fresh milk prices are at 3.02 CNY/kg [13][14] - The dairy industry is nearing the end of a downturn, with potential for price rebounds as production capacity clears [14] Pet Sector - The pet economy is thriving, with domestic brands rapidly growing; pet food exports reached 16.79 million tons in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 5.70% [15][16] - Key recommendations include companies like Guibao Pet and Zhongchong Co., focusing on high-growth domestic firms [16] Poultry Sector - The white chicken sector faces uncertainties in breeding imports, with a 30.14% year-on-year decline in breeding stock updates [17][18] - Investment suggestions include focusing on self-breeding opportunities and companies like Shennong Development [18] Planting Sector - The focus is on achieving high yields through improved breeding strategies, with a significant emphasis on food security [21][22] - Recommended companies include Longping High-Tech and Dabeinong [22] Feed and Animal Health Sectors - The feed sector highlights Hai Da Group for its market share growth and performance consistency [23] - The animal health sector is focusing on innovative products to address market saturation, with recommendations for companies like Kexin Biological [24]

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the "Personal Consumption Loan Interest Subsidy Policy" aims to stimulate the development of the service consumption market, indicating a shift from product-led consumption to service-led consumption in China [1][11]. Group 1: Emotional Consumption Trends - Emotional consumption is characterized by its localized, immediate nature and high frequency, with significant growth driven by the pursuit of emotional value and care for individuals [1][2]. - The emotional economy, encompassing various business models and innovative products, is becoming a new engine for industrial upgrading, with related industries experiencing an average annual compound growth rate of 12% since 2013, and the market expected to exceed 2 trillion yuan by 2025 [1][3]. - The rise of emotional consumption is evident in the explosive growth of the trendy toy market, with brands like Pop Mart's LABUBU seeing a 315.2% year-on-year sales increase in June [3]. Group 2: Market Dynamics and Consumer Behavior - As GDP per capita exceeds $13,000, the demand for service consumption accelerates, shifting consumer focus from practical product functions to emotional experiences and cultural values [7]. - The emotional economy is reflected in various sectors, including the pet industry, which is projected to reach a market size of 811.4 billion yuan by 2025, evolving into a comprehensive ecosystem that meets emotional needs [4]. - The cultural and tourism industries are also benefiting from this trend, with experiences becoming a new consumption trend, as seen in the popularity of performances and theme parks [4][5]. Group 3: Corporate Strategies and Innovations - Companies with strong IP reserves and integrated industry chains, such as Yuewen Group and Pop Mart, are leveraging emotional consumption trends to enhance their market presence [8]. - The diverse and personalized nature of consumer groups necessitates that companies innovate around emotional resonance and psychological needs to remain competitive [8]. Group 4: Challenges and Regulatory Considerations - The rapid growth of the emotional economy brings challenges such as product homogenization and shortened IP lifecycles, raising concerns within the industry [9][10]. - There is a need for improved legal frameworks and industry standards to address issues like false advertising and emotional fraud, ensuring consumer protection [11].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry [46][47]. Core Insights - The SW agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry slightly underperformed the CSI 300 index, with an increase of 1.32% from August 1 to August 14, 2025, lagging behind the index by approximately 1.08 percentage points [10][11]. - Most sub-sectors recorded positive returns, with only the fishery sector showing a negative return of -0.64%. The agricultural product processing, feed, planting, animal health, and breeding sectors saw increases of 6.53%, 1.88%, 0.97%, 0.93%, and 0.38%, respectively [11][12]. - Approximately 57% of stocks in the industry recorded positive returns during the same period [12]. Industry Data Summary - **Pig Farming**: - The average price of external three yuan pigs fell from 14.21 CNY/kg to 13.82 CNY/kg between August 1 and August 14, 2025. - The cost of corn was 2394.12 CNY/ton, showing a recent decline, while soybean meal was priced at 3126 CNY/ton, which increased recently [21][23]. - Profit for self-bred pigs was 28.85 CNY/head, while the profit for purchased piglets was -157.05 CNY/head, both showing a decline compared to the previous week [26]. - **Poultry Farming**: - The average price of broiler chicks was 3.58 CNY/chick, which continued to rise, while the average price for layer chicks was 3.6 CNY/chick, showing a slight decline [28]. - The average price of white feather broilers was 7.2 CNY/kg, which increased, and the profit for white feather broiler farming was 1.03 CNY/chick, also showing an upward trend [32]. - **Aquaculture**: - The average wholesale price for crucian carp was 22.38 CNY/kg, showing a slight decline, while the average price for carp was 15.69 CNY/kg, which increased [34]. Company Insights - The report highlights several companies to watch, including: - Muyuan Foods (002714), noted for its cost, scale, and integration advantages in pig farming [48]. - Haida Group (002311), recognized as a leading feed company with expected market share growth [48]. - Shennong Development (002299), a leader in the white feather broiler industry with advantages in breeding and food business expansion [48]. - Reap Bio (300119), a leader in the animal health industry with a growing product matrix for pet health [48]. - Zhongchong Co. (002891), a top player in the pet food sector with strong domestic growth and recovering export business [48].

Core Insights - The Chinese pet market is large but fragmented, lacking a dominant national brand despite the presence of leading companies [1][16] - The emotional connection between people and pets is driving the rapid growth of the pet economy, leading to the emergence of various pet-related products and companies [2][3] Market Overview - The pet economy in China is supported by policy changes, rising incomes, and shifting perceptions about pets, evolving from a focus on basic care to a more nuanced understanding of pets as family members [3][7] - The number of pets in urban areas is projected to exceed 120 million by the end of 2024, with a market size of 300.2 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 7.5% [7][8] Company Developments - Wuhu Youpai Technology Co., Ltd. has transitioned from an OEM for pet pads to developing its own brands, with pet care products accounting for nearly 74% of its revenue by August 2024 [2][5] - The company has seen significant growth in overseas markets, with international sales accounting for over 62% of its revenue [8][15] Competitive Landscape - The pet food market is dominated by foreign brands like Mars and Nestlé, but domestic brands are gaining market share, with local companies increasing their presence from 3.5% to 9% in market share from 2015 to 2024 [16][17] - Domestic companies like Guobao Pet and Yiyi Co. are experiencing rapid growth, with Guobao Pet reporting a 21.2% increase in revenue in 2024 [10][11] Consumer Trends - The pet food segment remains the largest market, accounting for 52.8% of total pet spending, with a projected market size of 158.5 billion yuan in 2024 [10][12] - The rise of e-commerce has significantly boosted sales for domestic brands, with Guobao Pet's online sales growing over 50% on major platforms [13] Innovations and Future Outlook - The pet medical sector is emerging as a lucrative area, with companies like Pulaike focusing on veterinary pharmaceuticals and vaccines, which have high profit margins [14] - The market is witnessing an influx of cross-industry players, including tech and real estate companies, diversifying into pet-related products and services [18][19]

Core Insights - The A-share market is experiencing a hot trend, with brokerage analysts actively researching listed companies and adjusting stock ratings following the release of semi-annual reports [2] Group 1: Brokerage Research Trends - A total of 162 listed companies have been researched by brokerages since August, with a focus on popular sectors such as electronics, biomedicine, machinery, and power equipment [4] - The electronics sector has the highest representation, with companies like Baiwei Storage (佰维存储) attracting attention from 37 brokerages [4] - The machinery sector is also in demand, with companies like Jerry (杰瑞股份) receiving inquiries from 41 brokerages [4][6] Group 2: Popular Companies - Zhongchong Co., Ltd. (中宠股份) is the most popular company among brokerages, with its stock rising 66% this year and attracting 61 brokerage firms for research [5][8] - Ninebot (九号公司) and Ganyuan Food (甘源食品) also garnered significant interest, with over 40 brokerages conducting research [5] - Jerry (杰瑞股份) has been a focus for 41 brokerages, with particular interest in its overseas business development [6] Group 3: Biomedicine Sector - The biomedicine sector has seen increased attention, with over 65 research reports published by brokerages in August, highlighting the industry's growth potential [10] - Companies like Jiuzhou Pharmaceutical (九洲药业) and Sanxin Medical (三鑫医疗) have been actively researched, with Jiuzhou reporting a net profit of 526 million yuan, a 10.7% year-on-year increase [10][11] - Bo Rui Pharmaceutical (博瑞医药) has seen its stock rise 277% this year, with plans for international expansion [12] Group 4: Rating Adjustments - Seven companies have had their stock ratings upgraded by brokerages since August, including Hai Guang Information (海光信息) and Huaneng International (华能国际) [13] - Hai Guang Information reported a net profit of 1.201 billion yuan for the first half of the year, a 40.78% increase, leading to a "buy" rating from Guotou Securities [13] - One company, Fuling Pickles (涪陵榨菜), had its rating downgraded from "buy" to "hold" due to slower sales recovery [14]