研究报告 鸡蛋周报 "旺季不旺"困局难破，蛋价持续探底之路 华龙期货投资咨询部 投资咨询业务资格： 证监许可【2012】1087 号 研究员：刘维新 期货从业资格证号：F3073404 投资咨询资格证号：Z0020700 电话：0931-8894545 邮箱：305127042@qq.com 考，请投资者务必阅读正文之后 的免责声明。 摘要： 【行情复盘】 上周鸡蛋期货盘面破位下行，主力 2510 合约创下上市以来新 低，截至上周五收盘，JD2510 合约报 3033 元/500 千克，跌 0.07%， 成交量 526,351 手，持仓 434,281 手。 【基本面分析】 报告日期：2025 年 8 月 25 日星期一 上周鸡蛋市场延续弱势，主产区鸡蛋均价报 3.19 元/斤，虽 环比小幅上涨 5.63%，但仍处于历史同期低位，呈现"旺季不旺" 特征。周内短暂补库带动价格试探性反弹，但受新开产蛋鸡持续 增加及终端需求疲软影响，"供强需弱"矛盾依然突出，现货价 格最终承压阴跌。养殖持续亏损严重打击行业信心，补栏意愿低 迷，鸡苗均价环比下跌 2.29%至 2.99 元/羽，种蛋利用率仅约 50%。 同时淘汰鸡价 ...

Group 1: Investment Rating - There is no information about the industry investment rating provided in the report. Group 2: Core Views - Last week, the egg futures market broke through the support level and declined, with the 09 contract hitting a record low. The spot market also showed weakness, with prices in both the main production and sales areas dropping. The imbalance between supply and demand in the egg market has intensified, with high supply and weak demand due to factors such as the increase in newly - laid hens, high - temperature weather, and low consumer confidence. Although the market demand is expected to enter the peak season in mid - to - late August, the price increase of eggs during the peak season may be weaker than expected due to the pressure on the breeding side [5][7][8]. Group 3: Summary by Directory 1. Price Trends Review (1) Futures Price - Last week, the egg futures market broke through the support level and declined, with the 09 contract hitting a record low. By the end of last Friday, the JD2509 contract was reported at 3362 yuan per 500 kilograms, down 0.41%, with a trading volume of 153,259 lots and an open interest of 203,664 lots [15]. (2) Spot Price - In the main production areas, the average egg price last week was 3.01 yuan per catty, a week - on - week decrease of 0.23 yuan per catty, or 7.10%. In the main sales areas, the average price was 3.04 yuan per catty, a week - on - week decrease of 0.20 yuan per catty, or 6.17%. The decline in prices in the production areas affected the sales areas, and downstream procurement became more cautious [19]. (3) Chicken Chick Price - Last week, the average price of commercial chicken chicks was 3.11 yuan per chick, a week - on - week decrease of 0.13 yuan per chick, or 4.01%, and a year - on - year decrease of 6.89%. The current market is characterized by an abundant supply of chicken chicks and weak demand [23]. (4) Old Hen Price - Last week, the average price of old hens in the representative market was 5.71 yuan per catty, a week - on - week decrease of 0.19 yuan per catty, or 3.22%. The decline in egg prices hit the confidence of farmers, increasing the willingness to sell, but the terminal demand was weak [27]. 2. Fundamental Analysis (1) Supply Side - **In - production Laying Hens Inventory**: In July, the national inventory of in - production laying hens was about 1.292 billion, a month - on - month increase of 1.73% and a year - on - year increase of 7.04%. The number of newly - laid hens has increased month - on - month [32]. - **Production Area Shipment Volume**: The weekly shipment volume of the representative market in the main production areas was 6216.03 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 1.33% and a year - on - year decrease of 19.68%. The market is in a wait - and - see state, and downstream purchasers are cautious [36]. - **Old Hen Slaughter Volume**: Last week, the total slaughter volume of old hens at the sample points was 452,200, a week - on - week increase of 1.53%. The average slaughter age was 503 days, unchanged from the previous week. Some farmers chose to slaughter old hens, but most still maintained a pressure - stocking state [40]. (2) Demand Side - **Sales Area Arrival Volume**: The arrival volume in the Beijing and Guangdong markets decreased last week. In Beijing, the trading activity was low in the first half of the week and increased slightly at the end of the week. In Guangdong, the purchasing enthusiasm increased in the middle and late weeks [45]. - **Sales Area Sales Volume**: As of last Thursday, the weekly egg sales volume was 6003.38 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 2.44%. The sales volume was slightly boosted by the downstream replenishment demand [49]. (3) Inventory Situation - As of last Friday, the national production - link inventory was 0.89 days, and the circulation - link inventory was 1.15 days. The egg inventory increased week - on - week due to increased supply and weak demand [53]. (4) Laying Hen Breeding Cost and Profit - Last week, the laying hen breeding cost was 3.54 yuan per catty, a week - on - week increase of 0.01 yuan per catty, or 0.28%. The breeding profit was - 0.53 yuan per catty, a week - on - week decrease of 0.24 yuan per catty, or 82.76%. The increase in soybean meal prices pushed up the feed cost [57]. 3. Market Outlook and Strategy - The current supply of eggs remains high, and the imbalance between supply and demand restricts the increase in egg prices during the peak season. Although the demand is expected to enter the peak season in mid - to - late August, the price increase may be weaker than expected. The recommended strategy is to wait and see in the short term and consider short - selling opportunities after the price rebounds in the medium term [8][58][59].

Report Title - Egg Weekly Report: General Demand Performance, Weak Egg Price Trend [1] Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided Core Viewpoints - Supply-side pressure is significant, and demand is general, leading to a decline in egg prices. The rebound of egg prices earlier led to the release of cold-storage eggs, which impacted prices. Although the September contract is a peak-season contract, the current spot price is falling, suggesting potential further decline in futures prices. It is recommended to stay on the sidelines [18]. Summary by Directory Part One: Logical Analysis and Trading Strategies 1. Spot Analysis - This week, the average price of eggs in the main producing areas was 2.86 yuan per catty, a decrease of 0.33 yuan per catty from last Friday, and the average price in the main selling areas was 3.09 yuan per catty, a decrease of 0.31 yuan per catty from last Friday. The terminal demand at the beginning of the week did not improve significantly, the number of newly opened production continued to increase, and the continuous high-temperature weather in the northern region put pressure on egg prices. After the egg price fell, market confidence was frustrated, and the inventory in the producing areas increased. The price of old hens fell this week as the breeding side's confidence in the future was frustrated, and the terminal demand was weak [5]. 2. Supply Analysis - The shipment volume in the producing areas decreased this week. According to Zhuochuang data, the number of egg-laying hens slaughtered in the main producing areas nationwide in the week of July 25 was 13.38 million, a decrease of 11% from the previous week, and the average slaughter age of laying hens in the week of July 24 was 506 days, an increase of 1 day from the previous week. In July, the inventory of laying hens in production nationwide was 1.356 billion, an increase of 16 million from the previous month and a year-on-year increase of 6.1%. The monthly output of laying hen chicks in sample enterprises monitored by Zhuochuang Information in July was 39.98 million, a month-on-month decrease of 2% and a year-on-year decrease of 4%. Without considering delayed slaughter and concentrated slaughter, the approximate inventory of laying hens in production from August to November 2025 is estimated to be 1.356 billion, 1.36 billion, 1.358 billion, and 1.351 billion respectively [10]. 3. Cost Analysis - The feed cost changed little this week. As of August 7, the corn price was around 2,395 yuan per ton, and the soybean meal price fell to 3,008 yuan per ton. The comprehensive feed cost was about 2,579 yuan per ton, and the feed cost per catty of eggs was about 2.83 yuan per catty. The egg price fluctuated weakly this week, and the breeding profit decreased. As of August 7, the weekly average profit per catty of eggs was -0.26 yuan per catty, a decrease of 0.23 yuan per catty from the previous week, and the expected profit of laying hen breeding on August 1 was 13.94 yuan per bird, a decrease of 0.03 yuan per catty from the previous week [13]. 4. Demand Analysis - The egg price was weak this week. The terminal demand was weak in the first half of the week, and the market mainly cleared inventory. As the egg price hit a new low, there was a sentiment of bottom-fishing and stockpiling in the downstream market, slightly driving the market volume. The sales volume in the selling areas decreased month-on-month. As of August 7, the sales volume of eggs in the national representative selling areas was 7,529 tons, a decrease of 4.6% from last week. The inventory in the national egg market increased month-on-month. The number of newly opened laying hens increased significantly this week, and the supply of small-sized eggs increased, leading to a price decline. The demand decreased under the high-temperature and humid weather, and the inventory levels of all links increased. It is expected that the inventory in the breeding and circulation links will decrease next month. As of August 7, the average weekly inventory in the production link was 1.09 days, an increase of 0.08 days from last week, and the average weekly inventory in the circulation link was 1.23 days, an increase of 12 days from the previous week. The vegetable price index rebounded slightly this week, and the pork price index changed little [16]. 5. Trading Strategies - **Unilateral**: It is recommended to stay on the sidelines [18]. - **Arbitrage**: Stay on the sidelines [18]. - **Options**: Sell put options [17]. Part Two: Weekly Data Tracking - The report provides data tracking charts on inventory, chicken culling, cold-storage eggs, egg-laying hen breeding, price spreads, and basis, including historical data on the inventory of laying hens in production, the number of chicken culling, the price of laying hen chicks, and various price spreads and basis [22][23][30].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The egg market in July experienced a "sharp decline - rebound - decline" roller - coaster行情. The current supply - demand contradiction is sharp. With high inventory and a continuous increase in newly - laid hens, the pattern of loose supply remains unchanged. Although the peak - season market is approaching, it is restricted by weak consumer recovery and resistance to high prices. It is expected that the differentiated trend of the egg futures market, with near - term weakness and long - term strength, will continue. [8][40] - The report suggests continuing the 09 - 01 contract reverse spread strategy and continuously monitoring capacity reduction and downstream demand changes. [9][41] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Review 3.1.1 Futures Prices - Last month, the main contract of egg futures changed from 2508 to 2509. The JD2508 contract hit a record low since its listing this week and continued to decline in subsequent trading days. The JD2509 contract showed an overall weak range - bound trend. As of July 31, the main JD2509 contract closed at 3522 yuan per 500 kilograms, down 1.45%. [5][12] 3.1.2 Spot Prices - In the main production areas, egg prices rose after falling to the lowest point of the year in mid - July, but then declined in the second half of the month due to factors such as excessive price increases inhibiting consumption and an increase in newly - laid hens. As of July 31, the average price in the main production areas was 3.16 yuan per catty, up 0.53 yuan per catty from the beginning of the month. - In the main sales areas, egg prices showed a "first - down - then - up" fluctuation. As of July 31, the average price in the main sales areas was 3.21 yuan per catty, up 0.5 yuan per catty from the beginning of the month. [17] 3.2 Fundamental Analysis 3.2.1 Laying Hen Inventory - In July, the laying hen inventory remained at a high level. As of the end of July, the national laying hen inventory was close to 1.3 billion, a record high, and it is expected to exceed 1.3 billion in August. The expansion of production capacity is mainly due to the slowdown of old - hen culling by farmers in a state of weak profit, forming a negative cycle of "weak profit - slow culling - high inventory". [7][21] 3.2.2 Old Hen Price - As of July 31, the average price of culled hens in the main production areas was 5.89 yuan per catty, up 26.12% from the beginning of July. The market has no obvious signs of increased old - hen supply, and farmers still have confidence in the peak - season egg market, so the enthusiasm for culling is not high. [24] 3.2.3 Chicken Chick Price - Affected by the market situation of strong supply and weak demand, the price of commercial - layer chicks continued to decline in July. The average price in July was 3.59 yuan per chick, a month - on - month decrease of 7.95%. The pressure on the profit side weakened the replenishment motivation of farmers, and the low utilization rate of hatching eggs by breeding enterprises further suppressed the chick price. [29] 3.2.4 Old - Hen Culling Progress - In July, the culling volume of old hens continued to decline, showing a decreasing trend. The culling rhythm was affected by factors such as egg - price fluctuations, farming expectations, and demand changes. The average culling age of old hens fluctuated slightly, with an overall range of 501 - 504 days. [34] 3.2.5 Laying Hen Farming Cost and Profit - In July, the laying hen farming cost fluctuated slightly in the range of 3.53 - 3.54 yuan per catty, showing a slight downward trend. The farming profit continued to improve, with the loss narrowing from 0.95 yuan per catty at the beginning of the month to 0.29 yuan per catty at the end of the month. [39]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In the short term, the rising spot price boosts market sentiment, but the significant pressure on the breeding side may limit the price increase of eggs [8][60]. - It is recommended to go long with a light position on dips and continuously monitor the recovery of demand and the reduction of production capacity [9][61]. 3. Summary According to the Table of Contents 3.1. Trend Review 3.1.1. Futures Price - Last week, the main contract of egg futures changed from 2508 to 2509, with the market oscillating. As of last Friday's close, the JD2509 contract was reported at 3,595 yuan per 500 kilograms, up 0.03%, with a trading volume of 340,339 lots and an open interest of 257,912 lots [5][13]. 3.1.2. Spot Price - Last Friday, the average price of eggs in the main producing areas was 3.05 yuan per jin, up 0.13 yuan per jin from the previous day; the average price in the main selling areas was 3.09 yuan per jin, up 0.15 yuan per jin from the previous day [17]. - Last week, the egg price in the main producing areas showed a strong trend. At the beginning of the week, the market's bullish sentiment increased, the inventory decreased, and the egg price rose accordingly. In the middle of the week, the terminal procurement slowed down, and the price stabilized. Near the weekend, the market's bullish sentiment emerged, and the egg price rose again. The egg price in the selling areas continued to be strong, driven by the rising price in the producing areas, with active downstream procurement. The high - temperature weather led to a decline in the laying rate and a shortage of supply in the producing areas, resulting in a decrease in the arrival volume in the selling areas, and the egg price rose steadily under the dual support of supply and demand [7][18]. 3.1.3. Chicken Chick Price - Last week, the chicken chick price continued to be weak. The average price of commercial chicken chicks in key national regions was 3.74 yuan per chick, with a month - on - month decline of 0.53% and a year - on - year increase of 15.79%. The utilization rate of hatching eggs was about 60% - 70%. The high inventory of laying hens and the continuous loss of breeding enterprises, combined with the cautious expectation of the future market and the difficulty of breeding management in summer, led to low replenishment enthusiasm and a significant slowdown in the chick - arranging progress of breeding enterprises [22]. 3.1.4. Old Hen Price - Last week, the old hen price continued to rise. The average price of old hens in key producing areas was 4.85 yuan per jin, up 0.19 yuan per jin from the previous week, with a growth rate of 4.08%. The rising egg price boosted the confidence of the breeding side in the future egg market, and the rising old hen price further strengthened the bullish expectation of the breeding side. The overall culling willingness was low, the slaughter volume decreased significantly, and the circulation efficiency of the live - poultry market improved [27]. 3.2. Fundamental Analysis 3.2.1. Supply Side - **In - production Laying Hen Inventory**: The number of newly - opened laying hens in July is expected to increase month - on - month. The actual slaughter volume of old hens this month is expected to be less than the theoretical value, and the inventory of in - production laying hens may increase month - on - month, with an estimated value of about 1.285 billion [31]. - **Shipping Volume in Producing Areas**: The shipping volume in the main producing areas increased month - on - month. Last week, the shipping volume of representative markets in the main producing areas was 6,229.57 tons, up 1.30% month - on - month and down 16.29% year - on - year. The rising egg price drove the downstream procurement enthusiasm, but the decline in the laying rate due to weather factors restricted the shipping rhythm [36]. - **Old Hen Slaughter**: Last week, the total slaughter volume of old hens was 489,600, down 7.45% month - on - month, and the average slaughter age was 503 days, unchanged from the previous week. The rising egg price led to a strong reluctance to sell among breeders, and the slaughter enthusiasm decreased significantly [41]. 3.2.2. Demand Side - **Arrival Volume in Selling Areas**: The arrival volume in the selling areas decreased. At the beginning of last week, the price increase in the producing and selling areas led to an increase in the arrival volume, but as the egg price stabilized and the temperature was high, the arrival volume decreased [46]. - **Sales Volume in Selling Areas**: As of last Thursday, the egg sales volume was 5,757.91 tons, down 2.94% month - on - month. The egg price rebounded, and the selling areas accelerated inventory clearance. Affected by the high - temperature weather, the inventory in each circulation link was low, and the terminal and food enterprises only purchased as needed [50]. 3.2.3. Inventory Situation - As of last Friday, the national production - link inventory was 0.5 days, down 0.03 days from the previous day, with a decrease of 5.66%. The circulation - link inventory was 0.73 days, down 0.01 days from the previous day, with a decrease of 1.35%. The egg inventory decreased month - on - month. The low - price sales were fast, and the decline in the laying rate due to high - temperature weather led to a tight supply and a faster inventory clearance [54]. 3.2.4. Laying Hen Breeding Cost and Profit - Last week, the laying hen breeding cost was 3.53 yuan per jin, down 0.01 yuan per jin month - on - month, with a decline of 0.28%. The breeding profit was - 0.77 yuan per jin, up 0.18 yuan per jin month - on - month, with a growth rate of 18.95%. The prices of corn and soybean meal fluctuated, the breeding cost decreased slightly, and the breeding profit rebounded [59].

Group 1: Report Overview - Report Title: Egg Weekly Report: Inventory Declines, Egg Prices Stabilize [1] - Industry: Egg Industry - Researcher: Liu Qiannan - Futures Practitioner Certificate Number: F3013727 - Consulting Practitioner Certificate Number: Z0014425 Group 2: Investment Rating - No investment rating information provided Group 3: Core Viewpoints - Egg prices have stabilized after a decline, and the spot price is expected to strengthen seasonally. The September contract is a peak-season contract, and prices are expected to rise after hitting bottom as the rainy season ends and food factories stock up before the Mid-Autumn Festival [16] Group 4: Content Summary by Section 4.1 Spot Analysis - This week, the average price of eggs in the main producing areas was 2.58 yuan/jin, a decrease of 0.07 yuan/jin from last Friday, and the average price in the main selling areas was 2.79 yuan/jin, a decrease of 0.14 yuan/jin from last Friday. Egg prices were under pressure due to high temperature, high humidity, school holidays, and an increase in newly laid eggs. However, after hitting a new low for the year, the decline may be limited, and some low-price areas saw a rebound at the end of the week. The price of old hens fluctuated strongly [5] 4.2 Supply Analysis - This week, the shipping volume in the producing areas decreased slightly month-on-month. From July 4 - 11, the national main producing areas' egg chicken culling volume was 16270000, a decrease of 5% from the previous week. The average culling age of culled chickens was 504 days, a decrease of 2 days from the previous week. In June, the national in-laying hen inventory was 1.34 billion, an increase of 60 million from the previous month and a year-on-year increase of 6.7%. The monthly egg chicken chick output of sample enterprises was 40.75 million, a month-on-month decrease of 9% and a year-on-year increase of 1.9%. Without considering delayed culling and concentrated culling, the in-laying hen inventory from July to October 2025 is estimated to be 1.349 billion, 1.353 billion, 1.351 billion, and 1.343 billion respectively [9] 4.3 Cost Analysis - As of July 11, the corn price was around 2421 yuan/ton, the soybean meal price was 2924 yuan/ton, and the comprehensive feed cost was about 2572 yuan/ton, equivalent to about 2.82 yuan/jin of egg feed cost. Corn and soybean meal prices decreased slightly this week, leading to a slight decrease in egg chicken breeding costs. Egg prices stabilized after a decline, but the average weekly egg price decreased month-on-month, so the loss of egg chicken breeding continued to expand. As of July 10, the weekly average profit per jin of eggs was -0.68 yuan/jin, a decrease of 0.1 yuan/jin from the previous week. On July 4, the expected profit of egg chicken breeding was 13.38 yuan/bird, a decrease of 0.46 yuan/jin from the previous week [12] 4.4 Demand Analysis - The sales volume in the selling areas increased first and then decreased this week, with a month-on-month decrease in the total sales volume. As of July 4, the sales volume of representative selling areas was 7606 tons, a decrease of 4% from the previous week. The national egg market inventory decreased slightly month-on-month. As of July 4, the average weekly inventory in the production link was 1.05 days, a decrease of 0.09 days from the previous week, and the average weekly inventory in the circulation link was 1.17 days, a decrease of 0.1 days from the previous week. This week, the vegetable price index rebounded, and the pork price index changed little [15] 4.5 Trading Strategy - Trading Logic: Recent egg prices have stabilized at the current level, and the spot price is expected to strengthen seasonally. The September contract is a peak-season contract, and prices are expected to rise after hitting bottom. - Unilateral: Consider building long positions in the September contract when the rainy season is about to end and the safety margin is high. - Arbitrage: Wait and see. - Options: Wait and see. [16]

Report Summary 1. Investment Rating No investment rating for the industry is provided in the report. 2. Core View The egg futures market experienced intensified long - short battles last week. High egg - laying hen存栏 and adverse weather conditions put significant pressure on egg prices, but an increase in the number of culled chickens and rising procurement demand for cold - storage eggs provided support. In the short term, the market may continue to fluctuate. With the boost of the consumption peak season in the third quarter, egg prices are expected to have a phased recovery, but the annual price peak may be lower than that of last year [8][59]. 3. Section - by - Section Summary 3.1. Trend Review - **Futures Price**: The main contract of egg futures, JD2508, fluctuated last week. As of last Friday, it closed at 3,582 yuan per 500 kilograms, with a total trading volume of 125,885 lots, an open interest of 184,136 lots, and a weekly increase of 1.1% [5][12]. - **Spot Price**: The average price of eggs in the main producing areas last week was 2.70 yuan per catty, a week - on - week decrease of 6.25%; in the main consuming areas, it was 2.76 yuan per catty, a week - on - week decrease of 2.47%. The price in the main producing areas first declined and then stabilized, while that in the main consuming areas showed a weakening trend [7][16]. - **Chick Price**: The chick price was generally weak last week. The average price of commercial - generation chicks in key national regions was 3.88 yuan per chick, a week - on - week decrease of 0.02 yuan per chick, a decrease of 0.51%, and a year - on - year increase of 31.08%. The utilization rate of hatching eggs was about 60% - 80% [22]. - **Old Hen Price**: The price of old hens fluctuated strongly last week. The average price of old hens in representative markets in key producing areas was 4.65 yuan per catty, a week - on - week increase of 0.03 yuan per catty, an increase of 0.65% [26]. 3.2. Fundamental Analysis - **Supply Side** - **Egg - laying Hen存栏**: As of June, the national egg - laying hen存栏 was about 1.27 billion, a year - on - year increase of 5.75%. The supply was abundant, and the contradiction between supply and demand would be further intensified [31]. - **Shipping Volume in Producing Areas**: The shipping volume in representative markets in the main producing areas decreased by 0.63% week - on - week and 17.52% year - on - year. It first weakened and then increased [35]. - **Old Hen Slaughter**: The total slaughter volume of old hens last week was 529,200, a week - on - week decrease of 1.54%. The average slaughter age was 503 days, and the slaughter volume decreased with a slightly earlier slaughter age [41]. - **Demand Side** - **Arrival Volume in Consuming Areas**: As of last Thursday, the arrival volume in the Beijing market increased by 2.06% week - on - week, while that in the Guangdong market decreased by 20.03% week - on - week. The overall downstream consumption demand was average [45]. - **Sales Volume in Consuming Areas**: The egg sales volume last week was 5,928.27 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 3.56% [49]. - **Inventory Situation**: The inventory in the production link last week was 1.23 days, a week - on - week increase of 17.14%; the inventory in the circulation link was 1.52 days, a week - on - week increase of 3.40%. The overall inventory increased slightly [53]. - **Egg - laying Hen Breeding Cost and Profit**: The egg - laying hen breeding cost last week was 3.55 yuan per catty, remaining flat week - on - week. The breeding profit was - 0.85 yuan per catty, a week - on - week decrease of 0.17 yuan per catty, a decrease of 25.00%. The egg - laying hen breeding loss further expanded [57]. 3.3. Market Outlook The egg futures market may continue to fluctuate in the short term. With the boost of the third - quarter consumption peak season, egg prices are expected to have a phased recovery, but the annual price peak may be lower than that of last year [59]. 3.4. Operation Strategy Due to the short - term market uncertainty, it is recommended to wait and see. Continuously monitor the signals of capacity reduction and demand recovery in July [10][60].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant information provided 2. Core View of the Report - In the first half of 2025, the egg market was in a trough with high supply and weak demand. Although there were signs of capacity reduction in June, the re - balance of supply and demand still needed time. In the short term, egg prices faced great pressure, but with the arrival of the traditional consumption peak season in the third quarter, demand would recover and prices might bottom - out and rebound, though the increase would be limited and the price peak might not exceed last year's level [6][7][49] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1. First Half of 2025 Egg Market Review 3.1.1. Futures Prices - In the first half of 2025, the main egg futures contract showed a volatile downward trend, dropping below 3000 yuan in March. There were rebounds in March - April and May - June, but they were limited. As of June 30, the main JD2508 contract closed at 3566 yuan/500 kilograms, with a 0.68% increase [14] 3.1.2. Spot Prices - The egg spot market in China continued to weaken in the first half of 2025, with prices below the cost line. The average price in the main production areas dropped from 3.23 yuan/jin at the beginning of the year to 2.64 yuan/jin in mid - June, a cumulative decline of 18.3%. As of June 30, it was 2.67 yuan/jin, a 40% decrease from the beginning of the year. The price movement could be divided into three stages: a sharp decline after the Spring Festival, a weak rebound, and an accelerated decline [18] 3.2. Fundamental Analysis 3.2.1. Laying Hen Inventory - The laying hen inventory remained high in June 2025, at about 1.27 billion. The supply was abundant, and the supply - demand contradiction was intensified by the high mold rate in the rainy season and the low prices of substitutes [21] 3.2.2. Old Hen Price Analysis - In the first half of 2025, the average price of old hens was 5.11 yuan/jin, a 1.73% decrease compared to the same period in 2024. As of June 30, it was 4.64 yuan/jin, a 19.58% decrease from the beginning of the year. The price fluctuated in stages, affected by factors such as egg prices, holidays, and supply - demand imbalances [26][27] 3.2.3. Chick Sales and Price Analysis - In the first half of 2025, chick sales showed a "decrease - increase - decrease" trend, with a monthly average of 423.4 million, a 0.12% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Chick prices first rose and then fell, reaching a high of 4.57 yuan/chick in February and a low of 3.90 yuan/chick in June. The decline was due to factors such as low egg prices, high feed costs, and low replenishment enthusiasm [32][34] 3.2.4. Elimination Progress Analysis - From January to June 2025, the monthly average old hen slaughter volume was 1.9618 million, a 13.95% decrease compared to the same period in 2024. The slaughter volume first decreased and then increased in the first quarter and continued to rise in the second quarter. The average slaughter age was 527 days, a 1.71% increase year - on - year [40] 3.2.5. Laying Hen Breeding Cost and Profit - Egg - laying hen breeding has been in a loss state this year. As of now, the breeding cost is 3.53 yuan/jin, and the loss is 0.73 yuan/jin [44] 3.3. Futures - Spot Basis and Inter - Month Spread - No detailed analysis content provided, only data tables such as futures - spot basis and inter - month spread are presented [44] 3.4. Market Outlook - In the short term, egg prices face great pressure. With the arrival of the peak season in the third quarter, demand will recover and prices may rebound, but the increase will be limited [49] 3.5. Operation Strategy - In the short term, it is recommended to wait and see due to market uncertainties. In the medium - to - long term, pay attention to the marginal changes in capacity reduction and demand recovery in July. If they resonate, a trend rebound may occur [50]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The overall supply of eggs is expected to remain sufficient, with a high inventory of laying hens. The egg price has shown signs of stabilization recently after falling to the current level. It is recommended to close out previous short positions for profit and wait and see [16]. - In the short - term, the market sentiment has pushed up the egg price, but the downstream is cautious about high - priced goods and mainly purchases based on sales. 3. Summary According to the Table of Contents 3.1 Spot Analysis - This week, the average price of eggs in the main producing areas was 2.94 yuan/jin, a decrease of 0.57 yuan/jin compared to last Friday, and the average price in the main selling areas was 3.16 yuan/jin, a decrease of 0.51 yuan/jin compared to last Friday. The price in the main producing areas rose strongly this week. As the egg price continued to rise, the terminal was a bit resistant to high - priced goods, and downstream traders were more cautious in purchasing [5]. - The prices of old hens varied. The prices of large - sized old hens like Hy - Line Brown trended upwards, while those of small - sized old hens like Hy - Line Grey continued to decline. The current old - hen slaughter is more significantly affected by the egg price, and the old - hen price is in an adjustment stage [5]. 3.2 Supply Analysis - After the festival, the demand declined, but as the egg price rose, the enthusiasm for purchasing increased, and the shipment volume in the producing areas increased. From May 8th to 15th, the average age of culled hens was 534 days, 1 day less than the previous week. From May 9th to 16th, the slaughter volume of culled hens in the main producing areas was 18.56 million, a 7.5% increase from the previous week [9]. - In April, the inventory of laying hens was 1.329 billion, an increase of 0.11 billion from the previous month and a 7.2% year - on - year increase, higher than expected. The monthly output of chicks from sample enterprises in April was 46.985 million, a 1.4% month - on - month increase and a 2.5% year - on - year increase. Without considering delayed or concentrated slaughter, the estimated inventory of laying hens from May to August 2025 will be 1.332 billion, 1.337 billion, 1.345 billion, and 1.349 billion respectively [9]. 3.3 Cost Analysis - As of May 15th, the corn price rose to around 2374 yuan/ton, the soybean meal price fell to 3074 yuan/ton, and the comprehensive feed cost was about 2584 yuan/ton, equivalent to about 2.84 yuan/jin for eggs [12]. - This week, the egg price trended upwards, and the egg - farming cost decreased. As of May 16th, the weekly average profit per jin of eggs was - 0.12 yuan/jin, an increase of 0.06 yuan/jin from the previous week. On May 9th, the expected profit per laying hen was 20.15 yuan/hen, an increase of 0.8 yuan/hen from the previous week [12]. 3.4 Demand Analysis - In the first half of the week, as the egg price rebounded and the Dragon Boat Festival approached, the demand in the selling areas improved, and the sales volume increased. After the stocking ended, the downstream mainly replenished low - priced goods. As of May 1st, the sales volume of eggs in the representative selling areas was 8716 tons, a 1.4% increase from the previous week [15]. - This week, the egg inventory decreased significantly. As of May 15th, the average weekly inventory in the production link was 0.92 days, a decrease of 0.27 days from the previous week, and the average weekly inventory in the circulation link was 1 day, a decrease of 0.33 days from the previous week [15]. - This week, the vegetable price index remained low, and the pork price index also declined. On May 15th, the total vegetable price index in Shouguang was 86.95, and the average national wholesale price of pork was about 15.96 yuan/kg, slightly lower than the previous week [15]. 3.5 Trading Strategy - Trading logic: The overall egg supply is expected to be sufficient, and the egg price has shown signs of stability recently. It is recommended to close out previous short positions for profit and wait and see [16]. - Unilateral trading: Wait and see. - Arbitrage: Consider going long on the August contract and short on the September contract. - Options: Wait and see. 3.6 Weekly Data Tracking - Inventory: In April, the inventory of laying hens was 1.329 billion, an increase of 0.11 billion from the previous month and a 7.2% year - on - year increase. The monthly output of chicks from sample enterprises in April was 46.985 million, a 1.4% month - on - month increase and a 2.5% year - on - year increase [9]. - Culling situation: From May 9th to 16th, the slaughter volume of culled hens in the main producing areas was 18.56 million, a 7.5% increase from the previous week. From May 8th to 15th, the average age of culled hens was 534 days, 1 day less than the previous week [9]. - Egg - farming situation: Relevant data on the average price of chicks in the main producing areas and the age of culled hens are presented, but specific values are not detailed in the summary part [23]. - Price difference and basis: Graphs of basis and price differences for different months (1 - 5, 5 - 9, 9 - 1, etc.) are provided, showing the historical trends of price differences and basis [25][26][28].

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - The overall supply of eggs is expected to remain sufficient, with a high inventory of laying hens. The egg price has shown signs of stabilization after falling to the current level. It is recommended to close out previous short positions for profit and wait and see. [16] Group 3: Summary by Directory 1. Spot Analysis - The average price of eggs in the main producing areas this week was 2.94 yuan per catty, a decrease of 0.57 yuan per catty from last Friday, and the average price in the main selling areas was 3.16 yuan per catty, a decrease of 0.51 yuan per catty from last Friday. The price in the main producing areas declined weakly this week. [5] - The price of old hens first rose and then fell this week. During the May Day holiday, household consumption increased in the first half of the week, and the live poultry market had a fast turnover. The price of old hens continued to rise supported by the demand side. Later, the egg price dropped rapidly, the slaughter sentiment of the breeding end increased, and the demand weakened after the holiday, so the price of old hens showed a downward trend. [5] 2. Supply Analysis - During the May Day holiday, the terminal demand was weak, the sales in the selling areas were average, and most of them actively processed inventory. The shipping volume in the producing areas was stable and weak. After the holiday, the demand declined, and combined with the downward egg price, all links were cautious in purchasing, and the shipping volume in the producing areas decreased. By the end of the week, as the egg price fell to a low level, the turnover in some areas improved. Overall, the shipping volume in the producing areas decreased compared with the previous week. [9] - According to Zhuochuang data, the number of egg - laying hens slaughtered in the main producing areas across the country in the week of May 9 was 17.25 million, an increase of 4% compared with the previous week. The average slaughter age of culled hens in the week of May 8 was 536 days, the same as the previous week. [9] - According to Zhuochuang data, the inventory of laying hens in the country in April was 1.329 billion, an increase of 0.011 billion compared with the previous month and a year - on - year increase of 7.2%, higher than the previous expectation. The monthly output of egg chicks in the sample enterprises monitored by Zhuochuang Information in April (accounting for about 50% of the country) was 46.985 million, a month - on - month increase of 1.4% and a year - on - year increase of 2.5%. [9] - Without considering delayed slaughter and concentrated slaughter, based on the previous replenishment data, it can be inferred that the approximate inventory of laying hens in May, June, July, and August 2025 will be 1.332 billion, 1.337 billion, 1.345 billion, and 1.349 billion respectively. [9] 3. Cost Analysis - The feed cost changed little during the week. As of May 8, the corn price rose to around 2360 yuan per ton, the soybean meal price fell to 3300 yuan per ton, and the current comprehensive feed cost was about 2642 yuan per ton, which was about 2.9 yuan per catty when converted to the feed cost of single - catty eggs. [12] - Overall, the price of corn increased slightly and the price of soybean meal decreased significantly during the week, so the breeding cost of laying hens decreased. This week, the egg price declined weakly. After the May Day holiday, the market replenishment was less than expected, and the demand side continued to be weak. Traders accumulated inventory actively before and mostly sold at low prices, so the egg price was under pressure to fall. Since the weekly average price of eggs decreased compared with the previous week, the breeding profit of laying hens continued to shrink. [12] - According to Zhuochuang data, as of May 1, the weekly average profit per catty of eggs was - 0.11 yuan per catty, a decrease of 0.29 yuan per catty compared with the previous week. On May 2, the expected profit of laying hen breeding was 20.07 yuan per chicken, an increase of 0.1 yuan per catty compared with the previous week. [12] 4. Demand Analysis - During the May Day holiday, tourism and outdoor consumption increased, and the market inventory was digested well. In the middle of the week, as the replenishment of each link ended, the market demand weakened and the sales volume decreased. At the end of the week, as the egg price continued to hit a new low, the market sentiment was pessimistic, and the enthusiasm of traders to purchase decreased. Overall, the demand was relatively weak during the week, and the sales volume in the selling areas decreased compared with the previous week. [15] - According to Zhuochuang data, as of the week of May 1, the sales volume of eggs in the representative selling areas across the country was 8816 tons, a decrease of 2% compared with the previous week. [15] - The inventory in the national egg market continued to accumulate during the week. The main reason was that the demand weakened after the May Day holiday, the sales in the selling areas slowed down, the inventory accumulated and the price declined, which forced the breeding and trading ends to slow down the sales and increase the inventory. At present, the egg price is running at a short - term low level, and the inventory may decrease driven by the Dragon Boat Festival stocking. [15] - According to Zhuochuang data, as of the week of May 1, the average weekly inventory in the production link was 1.19 days, an increase of 0.03 days compared with the previous week, and the average weekly inventory in the circulation link was 1.33 days, an increase of 0.05 days compared with the previous week. [15] - This week, the vegetable price index was still at a low level. On May 8, the total vegetable price index in Shouguang was 87.76. The pork price index also decreased. As of May 8, the average national wholesale price of pork was about 15.94 yuan per kilogram, a slight decrease compared with the previous week. [15] 5. Trading Strategy - Trading logic: It is expected that the overall supply of eggs will still be sufficient, and the inventory of laying hens is high. After the egg price has fallen to the current level, it shows signs of stabilization recently. It is recommended to close out previous short positions for profit and wait and see. [16] - Unilateral: Wait and see. [16] - Arbitrage: Consider going long on the August contract and short on the September contract. [16] - Options: Wait and see. [16] 6. Weekly Data Tracking - The report provides data on the inventory of laying hens, brooding chicken replenishment, weekly culled chicken volume, culled chicken age, average price of egg chicks in the main producing areas, and various price spreads and basis, but no specific analysis is made in this part of the text. [18][21][23][24]