On 2026 year 10 month 20, the National Development and Reform Commission released its latest weekly price analysis of live pigs, broilers, and layers (the 10 month, 2 week).
As for live pigs,the per-head live pig farmingloss of 323.14yuan.
As for broiler chickens,demand for the product was steady, and slaughterhouses’ purchasing enthusiasm remained stable. However, chicken supplies were limited, making it more difficult for slaughterhouses to procure them.FutureBroiler farming is expected to incur a loss of 1.59yuan/bird.
As for layer hens,Short-term market demand is relatively weak, but as egg prices fall to a low level.Future profitability of layer farming11.16yuan per bird.
Broiler chickens are expected to incur a loss of 1.59yuan
National broiler chicken (live chicken) farmgate purchase prices and feed market prices
The national chicken feed-to-price ratio this week is1.93, up month on month6.63%.Based on current prices and costs, broiler farming is expected to incur losses in the future1.59yuan/only.
Product demand was steady this week. Slaughter companies' purchasing activity remained stable, but the supply of chickens was limited, making procurement more difficult. Companies increased premiums to encourage purchases, and chicken prices rose.
Chicken supply will remain limited next week, while product market demand is expected to remain stable. Slaughter companies will purchase as needed, and supply and demand are expected to fluctuate little. Chicken prices are expected to stabilize at a low level.
Layer farmingProfit per bird: 11.16yuan
National egg farm-gate prices and feed market prices
This week, the national egg-to-feed price ratio was2.94, down week on week by9.54%.Based on current prices and costs, the future profit per laying hen will be11.16yuan.
Egg prices continued their downward trend this week. After the National Day holiday, demand entered the off-season. Meanwhile, temperatures fell, laying performance in flocks recovered, and producers showed a strong willingness to ship. Supply in the egg market was relatively ample, market turnover slowed, and egg prices remained under pressure and continued to fall.
Market demand is relatively weak in the short term, but as egg prices fall to low levels, traders may gradually begin restocking. Egg prices are expected to fall first and then rise slightly next week.
Pig farming is expected to incur a loss of 323.14yuan
National hog farm-gate prices and feed market prices
