Core Viewpoint - The prices of various agricultural products, including live pigs, eggs, and meat, have shown mixed trends in the third week of December, with some prices increasing while others have decreased or remained stable [1]. Livestock Prices - The average price of piglets nationwide is 23.28 yuan/kg, down 0.6% week-on-week and down 29.3% year-on-year. Prices increased in 8 provinces while 19 provinces saw a decrease [2]. - The average price of live pigs is 12.16 yuan/kg, up 0.2% week-on-week but down 26.6% year-on-year. Prices rose in 18 provinces and fell in 11 provinces [2]. - The average price of pork is 22.53 yuan/kg, down 0.3% week-on-week and down 19.1% year-on-year. Prices increased in 10 provinces while 20 provinces experienced a decline [2]. Poultry Prices - The average price of eggs is 8.61 yuan/kg, up 0.1% week-on-week but down 22.7% year-on-year. Prices increased in 10 major producing provinces [3]. - The average price of chicken is 22.26 yuan/kg, unchanged week-on-week and down 5.2% year-on-year [3]. - The average price of broiler chicks is 3.48 yuan each, down 0.3% week-on-week and down 14.1% year-on-year, while the average price of meat chicks is 3.42 yuan each, up 0.3% week-on-week but down 4.7% year-on-year [3]. Beef and Lamb Prices - The average price of beef is 71.30 yuan/kg, unchanged week-on-week and up 7.6% year-on-year [4]. - The average price of lamb is 71.68 yuan/kg, up 0.1% week-on-week and up 2.5% year-on-year [4]. Dairy Prices - The average price of fresh milk in major producing provinces is 3.03 yuan/kg, up 0.3% week-on-week but down 2.6% year-on-year [5]. Feed Prices - The average price of corn is 2.43 yuan/kg, unchanged week-on-week and up 5.2% year-on-year [6]. - The average price of soybean meal is 3.30 yuan/kg, up 0.3% week-on-week and up 1.2% year-on-year [6].

Core Insights - The agricultural market in China shows mixed trends in prices for various livestock and feed products, with some experiencing increases while others decline [1][2]. Price Trends - **Pork Products**: The average price of piglets is 23.71 yuan/kg, down 0.7% week-on-week and down 29.6% year-on-year. The average price of live pigs is 12.21 yuan/kg, down 1.0% week-on-week and down 27.8% year-on-year. The average price of pork is 22.74 yuan/kg, down 0.5% week-on-week and down 19.3% year-on-year [1]. - **Poultry Products**: The average price of eggs is 8.61 yuan/kg, up 0.2% week-on-week but down 22.4% year-on-year. The average price of chicken is 22.30 yuan/kg, down 0.1% week-on-week and down 5.1% year-on-year. The average price of broiler chicks is 3.49 yuan each, unchanged week-on-week and down 12.8% year-on-year [1]. - **Beef and Lamb Products**: The average price of beef is 71.32 yuan/kg, unchanged week-on-week and up 7.1% year-on-year. The average price of lamb is 71.51 yuan/kg, up 0.2% week-on-week and up 2.3% year-on-year [2]. Feed Prices - **Corn**: The average price of corn is 2.43 yuan/kg, unchanged week-on-week and up 3.8% year-on-year. In Northeast China, the price is 2.24 yuan/kg, up 0.4% week-on-week, while in Guangdong, it is 2.48 yuan/kg, up 0.8% week-on-week [2]. - **Soybean Meal**: The average price of soybean meal is 3.30 yuan/kg, up 0.3% week-on-week and down 0.3% year-on-year [2]. - **Feed for Pigs and Chickens**: The average price of fattening pig feed is 3.36 yuan/kg, up 0.3% week-on-week and down 0.6% year-on-year. The average price of meat chicken feed is 3.49 yuan/kg, unchanged week-on-week and down 0.3% year-on-year. The average price of egg-laying hen feed is 3.22 yuan/kg, up 0.3% week-on-week and up 0.6% year-on-year [2].