# Hog prices remain capped by surplus supply and soft demand | Mysteel

> Chinese live hog prices are described as stuck in a narrow range, with oversupply and weak seasonal demand capping gains. The national average slaughter price was 9.58 yuan/kg on May 14.

- Date: 2026-05-14 · published 2026-05-14T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region China · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/19250-hog-prices-remain-capped-by-surplus-supply-and-soft-demand-mysteel
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md), [Soybean Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SBM.md), [Corn](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CORN.md)

## Why it matters

Soft Chinese hog prices and high supply reduce demand for feed, which keeps feed-ingredient demand subdued in the near term.

## Sources

- mysteel.net: https://www.mysteel.net/analysis/5123808-hog-prices-remain-capped-by-surplus-supply-and-soft-demand

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