# Pig outlook: Lean hog futures bulls hanging tough
						 | The Pig Site

> Steiner and Company outlined short and medium-term pork price expectations, noting speculators have boosted bullish hog bets on possible tariff easing and seasonal supply decline. Fresh pork prices have lagged, but prices are expected to rise May through July. Sales to Mexico rebounded but remain 21% behind last year's pace.

- Date: 2025-05-22 · published 2025-05-22T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/24807-pig-outlook-lean-hog-futures-bulls-hanging-tough-the-pig-site
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md)

## Why it matters

Expected seasonal supply decline and competitive pork pricing against beef and chicken support hog values into summer. Slow Mexican sales limit export-driven demand for hogs.

## Read by commodity

- HOGS: bullish ▲

## Sources

- thepigsite.com: https://www.thepigsite.com/articles/pig-outlook-lean-hog-futures-bulls-hanging-tough-3

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