# Pig outlook: Lean hog futures bears gain control
						 | The Pig Site

> February lean hog futures fell to a 10-week low, with a downtrend on the daily chart. The CME lean hog index dropped 8 cents to $84.27 as of Dec. 30, and pork cutout fell $4.02 to $90.30 with losses in most cuts. Pork exports to Colombia were on a record pace in 2024.

- Date: 2025-01-02 · published 2025-01-02T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/26658-pig-outlook-lean-hog-futures-bears-gain-control-the-pig-site
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md)

## Why it matters

Seasonal selling pressure and weak cutout values point to lower cash hog prices in the near term. Strong export demand from Colombia offers limited support.

## Read by commodity

- HOGS: bearish ▼

## Sources

- thepigsite.com: https://www.thepigsite.com/articles/pig-outlook-lean-hog-futures-bears-gain-control-2

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