# China’s hog prices, near decade low, seen squeezing profitability amid deflation risks | South China Morning Post

> Chinese live hog prices rebounded about 15% from a 10-year low in mid-April but remain near multi-year lows at 10.12 yuan per kg. Prices are down 32.2% from a year earlier.

- Date: 2026-05-27 · published 2026-05-27T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region China · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/19253-china-s-hog-prices-near-decade-low-seen-squeezing-profitability-amid-deflation
- 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

Persistently weak hog prices squeeze producer margins and slow herd rebuilding, which keeps Chinese feed demand soft.

## Sources

- scmp.com: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3354980/chinas-hog-prices-near-decade-low-seen-squeezing-profitability-amid-deflation-risks

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