Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The agricultural sector is experiencing a marginal improvement in investment logic for live pigs, driven by both fundamental and policy factors, with expectations of a price increase in the second half of 2025 [26] - The pet sector is witnessing a rise in domestic brands, supported by consumption upgrades and tariff barriers, with a projected market size growth of over 10% annually from 2025 to 2027 [28][29] Summary by Sections Weekly Observation - The national pig price is under pressure due to group weight reduction and increased market supply, with an average price of 14.02 CNY/kg as of August 3, 2025, down 0.57% from the previous week [5][14] - The average weight of pigs sold has decreased to 127.98 kg, reflecting a downward trend due to weight reduction policies and slow growth in high temperatures [16] Weekly Insights - The investment logic for live pigs is improving, with expectations of price support in the second half of 2025 due to a combination of fundamental and policy factors [26] - The feed sector is benefiting from a recovery in domestic livestock and poultry production, with a total feed output expected to reach 1.4 trillion CNY in 2023 [26] Market Performance - The agricultural sector underperformed the broader market by 2.03 percentage points, with the agricultural index declining by 2.97% during the week [30][31] - The animal health sector showed the highest gains, with stocks like Shenlian Biological and Huisheng Biological leading the performance [30] Price Tracking - As of August 1, 2025, the average price for live pigs was 14.33 CNY/kg, with a slight increase of 1.27% from the previous week [42] - The average price for corn was 2,296 CNY/ton, down 0.78% week-on-week, while soybean meal was priced at 3,004 CNY/ton, down 0.69% [60] Key News - The overall situation in China's livestock industry is stable and improving, with a reported production increase of 2.8% in meat output during the first half of 2025 [38] - The number of breeding sows has decreased slightly, indicating a potential reduction in pig supply, which may stabilize prices [38]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The report highlights that the investment logic for live pigs is marginally improving, supported by both fundamental and policy factors, with expectations of rising prices in the second half of 2025 [25] - The domestic pet consumption market remains stable, but trade tensions have put pressure on exports, with a notable decline in sales and export figures [20][29] Summary by Sections Weekly Observation - Short-term supply increases have led to a decline in pig prices, but after market adjustments, prices may rise further [4][13] - As of July 18, the average price of live pigs was 14.19 yuan/kg, down 3.34% from the previous week [13][14] Weekly Market Performance - The agriculture index underperformed the market by 0.83 percentage points, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 0.69% [30][32] - The animal health sector showed the highest gains among sub-sectors [30] Price Tracking - The average price of live pigs decreased to 14.27 yuan/kg, while the price of piglets increased slightly to 31.96 yuan/kg [41] - The price of corn decreased to 2473 yuan/ton, while soybean meal prices rose to 2928 yuan/ton [15][56] Key News - As of the end of Q2 2025, the number of breeding sows was reported at 40.43 million, with overall meat production showing a slight increase [38] - The report indicates a stable trend in domestic pet food sales, with a total of 31.87 billion yuan in sales for June, down 7.98% year-on-year [20][23] Recommendations - Recommended stocks in the pig farming sector include Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff Group, and others, while in the feed sector, Hai Da Group and New Hope Liuhe are highlighted [25][29]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The supply contraction and macroeconomic catalysts are expected to provide strong support for pig prices in Q3 2025. The average selling price of pigs on July 4 was 15.37 yuan/kg, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 0.71 yuan/kg and a 4.84% rise [12][13] - The central economic committee's recent meeting emphasized the need to promote high-quality development of the marine economy, which is expected to benefit the aquaculture sector [21][36] - The agricultural index outperformed the market by 1.14 percentage points during the week of June 27 to July 4, with the agricultural index rising by 2.55% compared to a 1.40% increase in the Shanghai Composite Index [32][34] Summary by Sections Supply and Demand Dynamics - The average daily slaughter volume of pigs was 133,800 heads, a decrease of 7,300 heads from the previous week, indicating a seasonal decline in demand due to rising temperatures [12] - The supply side continues to contract due to previous over-culling and losses from piglets after the Spring Festival, which is expected to support prices [12] Price Trends - The average price of pigs increased to 15.35 yuan/kg, with a week-on-week rise of 0.63 yuan/kg. The price of piglets decreased to 31.33 yuan/kg, down by 0.27 yuan/kg [6][39] - The price of corn increased to 2,511 yuan/ton, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 8 yuan/ton, while soybean meal prices decreased to 2,926 yuan/ton, down by 27 yuan/ton [4][16] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends investing in companies such as Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff Group, and New Hope Liuhe, which are expected to benefit from the improving investment logic in the pig sector [27] - In the feed sector, companies like Haida Group and New Hope are recommended due to domestic market benefits and strong overseas demand [27] Market Performance - The aquaculture sector led the market gains, with stocks like Guolian Aquatic Products rising by 12.22%, Shennong Technology by 7.31%, and Dongrui Co. by 6.92% during the week [32][35]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The report emphasizes the ongoing capacity regulation policies in the pig industry, recommending a "platform + ecosystem" model represented by Dekang Agriculture and Animal Husbandry [3] - The report highlights the need to shift from a cyclical perspective to focusing on financial performance, suggesting that investment should transition from "cyclical thinking" to "quality and price" [6][17] - The report identifies key investment opportunities in the pig farming sector, particularly in leading companies with cost advantages, such as Muyuan Foods and Wens Foodstuffs [6][17] Summary by Sections 1. Pig Industry - In May, the national breeding sow inventory reached 40.42 million heads, a year-on-year increase of 1.15% and a month-on-month increase of 0.1%, indicating a stable capacity within the green regulatory range [6][16] - The average pig price rose to 14.66 CNY/kg, with the complete cost for leading enterprises dropping to around 12 CNY/kg, suggesting a favorable profit outlook [5][16] - The report recommends focusing on companies with strong financial performance, such as Dekang Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Muyuan Foods, and Wens Foodstuffs [6][17] 2. Poultry Industry - The price of parent chicken seedlings remains high, with the average price at 47.93 CNY, reflecting a 5.25% increase [7][18] - The report notes a persistent contradiction between high production capacity and weak consumption in the white feather chicken industry, leading to potential market share gains for integrated enterprises [7][18] - Key investment targets include leading companies in imported breeding stock and fully integrated enterprises like Yisheng and Shengnong Development [7][18] 3. Feed Industry - The report highlights a recovery in aquaculture profitability due to rising fish prices and falling feed prices, with expectations for a rebound in demand for aquaculture feed in 2025 [8][19] - The leading companies are expected to improve their market share and cash flow as the capital expansion phase ends [8][19][21] 4. Pet Industry - The report indicates strong performance from domestic pet brands during the Tmall 618 sales event, with brands like Guibao and Zhongchong showing significant growth [11][22] - The competitive landscape is intensifying, with a focus on brands that demonstrate continuous high growth and strong overseas performance [11][22] 5. Agricultural Products - The report notes a significant reduction in grain imports, with a 29.7% year-on-year decrease in the first five months of 2025, which may support price recovery [12][29] - The report emphasizes the importance of domestic supply and the need for price increases to enhance farmers' income [12][29] 6. Market and Price Situation - The report states that the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index closed at 3922 points, reflecting a 1.95% increase, while the agriculture index rose by 0.80% [30][31] - The report highlights the overall stability in the pig market, with average prices showing a slight decline due to seasonal consumption effects [52]