Why did broiler chicken prices fluctuate in December? An analysis of three major factors

Under the influence of the rebound from the bottom in early November, the broiler chicken market opened high and closed low at the end of the month, but affected by factors such as weather and epidemic risks, the market fell back after rising, and the broiler chicken price curve showed a fluctuating downward trend. The comprehensive average price of main broiler chicken products was 10.4 yuan/kg, up 6.1% month-on-month.The following three major factors caused last week's broiler chicken price fluctuation adjustment and repeated sales volume:

First, in autumn and winter, broiler chickens grow faster, and all varieties oscillated near the cost line. Under the premise that the future market was not clear, all parties focused on reducing weight and slaughter age in their sales operation strategies, and were not highly motivated to stabilize prices or attempt price increases.

Second, the weather impact: in early winter with sharp temperature drops, consumers' travel frequency and purchasing desire declined to varying degrees, and the broiler chicken transaction volume at terminal farmers' markets dropped significantly.

Third, with frequent alternating hot and cold weather, the possibility of epidemics increased, and the possibility of triggering a new round of market controls rose greatly. Broiler chicken farmers and wholesale and retail customers all tried to keep inventory as low as possible to reduce epidemic risks and business losses. Broiler chicken circulation channels were artificially blocked at multiple levels, lacking support from basic sales volume, and there was insufficient momentum for prices to rise or remain stable at high levels.