# Hog Futures at Contract Highs in Anticipation of Lower Supplies, Robust Demand - Pork Checkoff

> Hog futures reached contract highs in early December 2024 in anticipation of lower supplies and firm demand. The Steiner Profit Maximizer report noted holiday demand supporting near-term ham prices, while bellies trended lower and South Korea booked significant pork export volume.

- Date: 2024-12-05 · published 2024-12-05T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/27099-hog-futures-at-contract-highs-in-anticipation-of-lower-supplies-robust-demand
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md)

## Why it matters

Expectations of tighter fall and winter hog supplies support hog prices and therefore the economics of feeding hogs, which supports feed grain demand.

## Read by commodity

- HOGS: bullish ▲

## Sources

- porkcheckoff.org: https://www.porkcheckoff.org/news/hog-futures-at-contract-highs-in-anticipation-of-lower-supplies-robust-demand/

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