Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform" [2] Core Views - The agricultural sector has significantly underperformed the market, with the agricultural index declining by 1.97% last week, ranking 21st among 31 primary industries [5][14] - The pig farming sector is facing downward price pressure, with the average price of live pigs at 12.28 CNY/kg as of September 28, down 0.41 CNY/kg from the previous week [6][18] - The "anti-involution" policies have been reinforced, which are expected to benefit pig prices in the coming year, with a potential upward trend anticipated in the second half of 2026 [7][21] Summary by Sections Market Review - The agricultural sector continues to decline, with the agricultural index down 1.97%, while the broader market indices, such as the CSI 300, increased by 1.07% [14] - All sub-sectors within agriculture experienced declines, with the planting sector seeing the largest adjustments [17] Livestock Industry Chain Tracking Pig Farming - Prices continue to decline, with significant supply pressure expected in the second half of 2025 due to increased production capacity since May 2024 [6][18] - The average loss for self-bred pigs has increased to approximately 74 CNY per head, while the loss for purchased piglets is around 237 CNY per head [19] - The number of breeding sows has decreased slightly, indicating a potential for accelerated capacity reduction in the future [20] Broiler Chicken - The price of broiler chicken chicks remains stable at 3.5 CNY per chick, while the price of broiler chickens is 3.37 CNY per jin, leading to a loss of 2.2 CNY per chick [8][29] - The update of grandparent stock has significantly decreased, with a reduction of 17.66% compared to the same period last year [29] Planting Industry Chain Tracking - Sugar prices have adjusted to 5855 CNY/ton, down 50 CNY/ton from the previous week [33] - The price of imported soybeans has decreased, with Brazilian soybeans at 3941 CNY/ton and U.S. soybeans at 4502 CNY/ton, both showing a decline of around 1% [33] - Corn prices have slightly decreased to 2323 CNY/ton, down 2 CNY/ton from the previous week [33]

Group 1: Swine Industry - The swine sector is expected to see improved supply-demand dynamics as production capacity gradually decreases to reasonable levels under macroeconomic adjustments, with a potential dual increase in supply and demand by the second half of 2025 [1] - In July 2025, the average trading price of live pigs (external three yuan) was 14.55 yuan/kg, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 1.89% but a year-on-year decline of 23.13% [1] - The current breeding stock levels are high, and while supply remains ample, the demand may increase due to reduced imports from the U.S. and the upcoming traditional consumption peak for pork [1] Group 2: Poultry Industry - In July 2025, the average price of white feather broiler chicks was 1.56 yuan/chick, down 0.52 yuan/chick month-on-month, marking a 25.00% decline; the average price of white feather broilers was 3.21 yuan/jin, down 0.30 yuan/jin month-on-month, a decrease of 8.55% [2] - The poultry industry is expected to see profit elasticity gradually released as cost pressures ease and chicken prices stabilize [2] - The seed industry is positioned for investment due to low historical valuations and the potential market space from biobreeding commercialization policies [2] Group 3: Pet Food Industry - In July 2025, China's pet food export volume reached 33,100 tons, showing a year-on-year increase of 11.67%; cumulative exports from January to July were 201,000 tons, up 6.63% year-on-year [3] - The export value of pet food in July 2025 was $13 million, down 3.85% year-on-year; cumulative export value for the first seven months was $825 million, a decrease of 1.25% year-on-year [3] - The pet food market in China has significant growth potential due to demographic changes and rising living standards, with a trend towards increased online sales and domestic product substitution [3]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" [1] Core Views - The agricultural sector index decreased by 0.14%, ranking 24th among 31 primary industries, while the broader market indices, such as the CSI 300 and Shanghai Composite, increased by 2.37% and 1.70% respectively [12][14] - The report highlights a downward trend in pig prices, with the average price as of August 18 being 13.55 CNY/kg, a decrease of 0.21 CNY/kg from the previous week, marking a new low for the year [5][16] - The report emphasizes the government's commitment to reducing production capacity in the pig farming sector to stabilize prices, with expectations of increased supply pressure in the latter half of 2025 [6][19] Summary by Sections Market Review - The agricultural sector underperformed the market, with a 0.14% decline in the agricultural index, while the broader indices saw gains [12][14] - The pig farming and related feed sectors experienced the largest declines due to falling pig prices [14] Livestock Industry Tracking Pig Farming - The average pig price has been declining, with significant supply but weak demand leading to a challenging market environment [5][16] - As of August 15, self-breeding pig farmers reported an average profit of 28 CNY per head, down 17 CNY from the previous week, while external pig purchases resulted in a loss of 157 CNY per head [17] - The government is enforcing production capacity reduction policies, which are expected to accelerate in the future [18] Broiler Chicken - As of August 15, the price of broiler chicken chicks rose to 3.80 CNY per chick, while the price of broiler chickens was 3.52 CNY per jin, showing a slight decline [31] - The supply of chicks is tight due to reduced breeding and increased culling, leading to a potential slowdown in chick price increases [31] Crop Industry Tracking - Sugar prices have rebounded slightly, with white sugar priced at 6000 CNY/ton as of August 15, an increase of 30 CNY/ton [34] - Soybean prices have seen a minor increase, with the landed price of Brazilian soybeans at 4040 CNY/ton, up 1.8% [34] - Corn prices have slightly decreased, with an average price of 2356 CNY/ton, down 11 CNY from the previous week [34]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights a strong policy catalyst and a resonating fundamental backdrop, indicating a positive outlook for the pig farming sector as prices are expected to rise from current lows [4][28] - The report suggests that the investment logic for pig farming is improving marginally, driven by both fundamental and policy factors, with a recommendation for specific companies in the sector [5][28] - The report notes that the domestic feed market is benefiting from the post-cycle of poultry and livestock, with strong overseas demand supporting prices [5][28] Summary by Sections Weekly Observation - The report indicates that the current rhythm of pig shipments is suppressing short-term prices, with the national average price for pigs at 13.67 yuan/kg as of August 8, 2025, down 0.60 yuan/kg week-on-week and down 6.97% year-on-year [12][4] - The average weight of pigs at market as of August 7, 2025, is 127.80 kg, showing a slight decrease week-on-week but an increase year-on-year [12][4] - The utilization rate of breeding facilities is reported at 51.6%, reflecting a decrease both month-on-month and year-on-year [12][4] Weekly Perspective - The investment logic for pig farming is showing signs of improvement, with expectations for prices to rise in the second half of 2025 due to both fundamental and policy support [28] - The report recommends several companies including Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff Group, and others as key investment opportunities in the pig farming sector [5][28] Market Performance - The agricultural sector outperformed the broader market by 0.4 percentage points during the week of August 4-8, 2025, with the agricultural index rising by 2.52% [33][36] - Specific stocks such as Zhongji Health and Zhenghong Technology saw significant gains, leading the market [41][33] Price Tracking - As of August 8, 2025, the average price for pigs is reported at 13.71 yuan/kg, with a decrease of 0.62 yuan/kg from the previous week [44][45] - The report also tracks prices for other agricultural products, noting fluctuations in chicken and beef prices during the same period [44][45]

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]

Summary of Key Points Overall Market Perspective - The economic cycle is expected to enter an upward phase in the second half of 2025, similar to the period of 2016-2017, driven by local government debt solutions and policy digestion [4][9][10] - The market anticipates a significant upward adjustment in expectations, with current asset prices reflecting a weak pricing environment, indicating potential for stock and bond market shifts [7][10] Industry Insights - **Hydropower Construction**: The commencement of the Yarlung Tsangpo River downstream hydropower project represents a significant opportunity for the infrastructure sector, with a total investment of approximately 1.2 trillion yuan, expected to drive over 100 billion yuan in annual infrastructure investment [12][15] - **Chemical Industry**: The glyphosate market is poised for recovery due to supply optimization and stable demand, with a focus on reducing excessive competition within the industry [16][17] - **Real Estate and Rental Market**: The introduction of the Housing Rental Regulations aims to standardize the rental market, enhancing transparency and stability, which is expected to benefit rental companies and real estate firms [19][24] - **Agriculture**: The poultry market is currently facing price pressures due to weak demand, but a potential recovery in restaurant demand could support prices in the coming months [25][26] Company-Specific Developments - **Lizu Group**: The company has shown promising results in its IL-17A/F psoriasis treatment, outperforming the control group, indicating strong potential for future growth and profitability [31][32] - **Mise Snow Group**: The company has expanded significantly, becoming the largest beverage chain in China, with plans for further global expansion and a projected revenue growth of 25.8% in 2025 [34][35] - **Great Wall Motors**: The company reported record high earnings in Q2 2025, driven by strong sales across its brands, particularly in the new energy vehicle segment, indicating robust growth prospects [38][39]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" and is maintained [2][40]. Core Insights - The agricultural, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry index increased by 1.09%, ranking 22nd among 31 primary industries in the Shenwan index [5][13]. - The report highlights a slight rebound in the market, particularly in the fruit and vegetable processing and breeding sectors, while the aquaculture sector experienced a decline [5][16]. - The report indicates that pig prices are experiencing narrow fluctuations, with a national average price of 14.52 yuan/kg as of July 13, 2025, a decrease of 0.21 yuan/kg from the previous week [6][19]. - The report anticipates seasonal fluctuations in pig prices, with a potential short-term increase during the peak consumption months of July and August, but significant pressure expected in the fourth quarter due to increased supply [7][22]. Summary by Sections Market Review - The agricultural, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry index rose by 1.09%, while the CSI 300 and Shanghai Composite Index increased by 0.82% and 1.09%, respectively [13]. - The report notes that the market is rebounding, with previously underperforming sectors seeing some recovery [14]. Livestock Industry Chain Tracking Pigs - The average weight of pigs at market was 129.03 kg, an increase of 0.39 kg from the previous week [6][19]. - The report indicates that self-breeding and self-raising operations are still profitable, with average profits of 134 yuan per head, an increase of 14 yuan from the previous week [20][22]. - The report highlights a cautious approach to increasing production among breeding enterprises due to clear policy guidance [21][22]. Broilers - The price of white feather broiler chicks was 1.40 yuan/chick, a slight rebound of 0.3 yuan/chick from the previous week, with an average loss of 1.2 yuan per chick [32]. - The report notes that the demand for broilers is weak, leading to significant losses in the industry [32]. Planting Industry Chain Tracking - Sugar prices decreased slightly, with white sugar priced at 6100 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan/ton [34]. - The price of corn was 2399 yuan/ton, a slight decrease of 3 yuan/ton [34].

Group 1: Elderly Care Services - The Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of Commerce are launching a nationwide "Elderly Care Service Consumption Season" from July to December, aimed at promoting elderly care consumption and improving the quality of life for seniors [1] - The initiative includes innovative activities, enhancing service quality, increasing service supply, and implementing policies to reduce costs for enterprises [1][2] - The program is expected to stimulate the domestic elderly care industry, addressing the growing demand for quality elderly services amid an accelerating aging population [1][2] Group 2: Global Manufacturing PMI - In June 2025, the global manufacturing PMI was reported at 49.5%, indicating a slight increase but still below the expansion threshold of 50% [3] - The Americas' manufacturing PMI was at 48.6%, while Asia's PMI was at 50.7%, showing a mixed recovery across regions [3] - The overall manufacturing sector remains in a contraction phase, with varying recovery rates influenced by trade policies and economic conditions [3][4] Group 3: Japanese Wage Trends - Japan's real wages fell by 2.9% in May 2025, marking the largest decline in 20 months, as inflation outpaced nominal wage growth [5] - The consumer inflation rate significantly exceeded wage increases, leading to a decrease in household purchasing power [5] - The ongoing wage stagnation amidst high inflation raises concerns about domestic consumption and economic stability [5][6] Group 4: Food Industry Challenges - The price of white feather chickens in Shandong has dropped below 3 yuan per jin, leading to significant losses across the industry [9] - The oversupply in the market has resulted in a continuous decline in prices, with many producers facing financial difficulties [9][10] - The overall meat market is experiencing a downturn, exacerbated by reduced demand and competition from alternative protein sources [9][10] Group 5: Delivery Service Competition - Recent promotional activities in the food delivery sector have led to record-breaking order volumes, with Meituan processing 1.2 billion orders in a single day [7] - The intense competition and heavy subsidies are causing significant financial strain on delivery platforms, impacting their profitability [8] - The reliance on subsidies to attract users may not be sustainable in the long term, as the market matures and consumer preferences evolve [8] Group 6: Financial Market Developments - The largest bank ETF in A-shares has completed a 1:2 share split, aimed at making the fund more accessible to investors [14] - The banking sector has shown strong performance, with all stocks in the sector reporting gains this year [14][15] - The share split is seen as a marketing strategy to attract more investors, although the underlying value of the fund remains unchanged [15]

Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry is "Outperform the Market" [1] Core Viewpoints - The agriculture sector has shown defensive characteristics amid fluctuations in US-China relations, leading to an increase in the industry index [4][13] - The industry index for agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery rose by 1.62%, ranking third among 31 primary industries [12] - The report highlights significant supply pressure in the pig market, with prices remaining stagnant and a forecast for increased supply in the second half of 2025 [5][20] Summary by Sections Market Review - The agriculture sector rebounded, with the industry index increasing by 1.62%, while the Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.25% [12] - The pig farming and animal vaccine sectors led the gains, while agricultural product processing experienced significant adjustments [15] Livestock Industry Chain Tracking Pigs - As of June 15, the average price of pigs was 14.06 yuan/kg, down 1.82% from the previous week, indicating a stagnant price situation [5][17] - Supply pressure remains high, with an increase in production capacity since May 2024, and expectations for increased supply in the latter half of 2025 [5][20] - The report suggests that the pig price will likely fluctuate within a narrow range in 2025, with cost competition becoming a key focus for the year [21] Broilers - The price of broiler chicks has slightly decreased, with the price as of June 13 being 2.70 yuan/chick, down 0.2 yuan from the previous week [30] - Concerns regarding the introduction of foreign breeds have eased, and the report emphasizes the potential opportunities for domestic breeding companies due to disruptions in overseas imports [30] Planting Industry Chain Tracking - Sugar prices have adjusted downward, with the price of white sugar at 6090 yuan/ton as of June 13, down 60 yuan from the previous week [36] - The price of soybeans has slightly decreased, with the imported price at 3707 yuan/ton, down 1.3% [36] - Corn prices have shown slight fluctuations, with an average price of 2356 yuan/ton, up 20 yuan from the previous week [36]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" and is maintained [2][39]. Core Viewpoints - The agricultural sector has shown a slight increase, with the agricultural index rising by 0.91%, ranking 20th among 31 primary industries [5][12]. - The pig market is characterized by strong supply and weak demand, leading to a continuous decline in prices, with the average price of pigs at 14.17 CNY/kg as of June 8, 2025, down 0.64% from the previous week [6][16]. - The white feather chicken market is experiencing stable yet slight adjustments in prices, with chick prices at 2.90 CNY/chick and meat chicken prices at 3.60 CNY/jin, both showing a decline [30][31]. Summary by Sections Market Review - The agricultural sector has rebounded, with the agricultural index increasing by 0.91%, while the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 1.13% [12]. - Among sub-sectors, planting and agricultural product processing led the gains, while meat chicken breeding and animal vaccine sectors faced significant adjustments [13][14]. Livestock Industry Chain Tracking Pigs - The pig price is under pressure, with a continued downward trend expected due to strong supply and weak demand [6][19]. - As of June 6, 2025, self-breeding pigs have a profit of approximately 33 CNY per head, while purchased piglets incur a loss of 121 CNY per head [17][20]. - The breeding stock remains stable, with the number of breeding sows fluctuating between 40-41 million, indicating controlled supply growth for 2025 [19][29]. White Feather Chicken - Chick prices are experiencing slight adjustments, with a focus on domestic breeding due to uncertainties in imports caused by avian influenza outbreaks [30][31]. - The industry is currently well-supplied, and domestic breeding enterprises may benefit from reduced overseas imports [30][31]. Planting Industry Chain Tracking - Sugar prices have adjusted downwards, with white sugar priced at 6090 CNY/ton, down 25 CNY from the previous week [33]. - Soybean prices have seen a slight increase, with the Brazilian soybean landed price at 3725 CNY/ton, up 1.8% [33]. - Corn prices have shown minor fluctuations, with an average price of 2336 CNY/ton, up 4 CNY from the previous week [33].