# From Holding On to Breaking Out: The Cycle Ledger of a Hog Industry Giant

> Chinese hog producers are losing money for over 14 months, with national average hog prices below 4.3 yuan/jin. Wens Foodstuff reports cost reductions to around 4.97 yuan/jin at a smart farm and uses chicken business to offset hog losses, while the company expects a possible price turning point around Spring Festival 2027.

- Date: 2026-11-13 · published 2026-11-15T13:36:58.255Z
- Category: market · region China · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/101334-from-holding-on-to-breaking-out-the-cycle-ledger-of-a-hog-industry-giant
- Commodities: [Soybean Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SBM.md), [Corn](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CORN.md)

## Why it matters

Sustained losses and capacity cuts in China's hog sector reduce near-term feed demand for soymeal and corn, while the expected 2027 recovery could later lift feed purchases. Cost-cutting pressure favors efficiency-driven feed use.

## Read by commodity

- SBM: bearish ▼
- CORN: bearish ▼

## Sources

- news.southcn.com: https://news.southcn.com/node_812903b83a/136936548d.shtml

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