Investment Rating - Industry rating: "Overweight" [2] Core Insights - The report highlights a significant drop in pig prices by 6% to 12.21 CNY/kg, while the price of white feather chicken products has increased to 9,400 CNY/ton [3][4] - The report indicates that the pig farming sector has been profitable for three consecutive weeks, with a profit of 25.1 CNY per head [3] - The report recommends continued investment in the pig farming sector, particularly in companies like Muyuan Foods, Tiankang Biological, Wens Foodstuff, and Lihua Agricultural [3] Summary by Sections Pig Farming - The average weight of pigs at slaughter has decreased to 127.86 kg, with the proportion of heavy pigs (over 150 kg) at 5.78% [3] - The price of two-yuan sows remains stable at 1,559 CNY/head, while the price of piglets has increased by 3.3% week-on-week [3] - The report anticipates a new wave of price declines post-Chinese New Year due to expected capacity reduction in the pig industry [3] Chicken Farming - The price of white feather chicken products has risen to 9,400 CNY/ton, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 1.6% [4] - Yellow feather chicken farming has been profitable for over five months, with an average price of 14.95 CNY/kg [4] - The report notes a historical high in the number of breeding stock for white feather chickens, with a total of 157.42 million sets updated in December 2025 [4] Cattle Industry - As of the end of 2025, the cattle stock in China has decreased by 8.6%, with expectations for prices to rise in the first half of 2026 [8] - The report suggests that the decline in cattle stock is a precursor to rising beef prices, with historical data supporting this trend [8] Pet Food Market - The pet market in China is projected to grow by 4.1% in 2025, reaching a total market size of 312.6 billion CNY [7] - The pet food market share has increased to 53.7%, with significant growth in core brands [7]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Overweight" [2] Core Views - The report highlights that the price of live pigs has decreased by 2.1% week-on-week, with the national average price at 14.18 CNY/kg. The number of breeding sows remained stable in April 2025, indicating potential for normal profitability in pig farming in 2025 [3][4] - The report emphasizes the ongoing domestic substitution logic in the pet food sector, with companies like Zhongchong and Guobao expected to see both volume and price increases [7] - The report predicts a decline in global corn and wheat stock-to-use ratios for the 2025/26 season, indicating tighter supply conditions [6][50] Summary by Sections 1. Weekly Market Review - The agricultural sector index fell by 0.36% in the week from May 19 to May 23, 2025, underperforming compared to the Shanghai Composite Index [19] - The agricultural sector has ranked 9th among 31 sub-industries since the beginning of 2025, with a year-to-date increase of 3.18% [19][23] 2. Industry Weekly Data 2.1 Primary Agricultural Products - Corn spot price is 2376.08 CNY/ton, showing a week-on-week increase of 0.05% but a year-on-year decrease of 2.23%. Soybean spot price remains stable at 3927.89 CNY/ton, down 10.46% year-on-year [42] - The report notes that the global corn stock-to-use ratio for 2025/26 is projected to be 18.9%, the lowest since the 2015/16 season [6][51] 2.2 Livestock and Poultry - The average price of live pigs is reported at 14.18 CNY/kg, with a week-on-week decline of 2.1%. The average weight of pigs at slaughter has decreased slightly [3][4] - The report indicates that the price of white feather chicken products remained stable, while yellow feather chicken prices experienced slight fluctuations [4] 2.3 Animal Vaccines - The report shows a significant increase in the issuance of pig vaccines, with diarrhea vaccines up by 177.8% year-on-year [8] 3. Industry Dynamics - The report discusses the ongoing trends in the pet food industry, highlighting the growth potential for domestic brands [7] - It also notes the expected supply constraints in the poultry sector due to limited imports and potential disruptions in breeding stock availability [4]