# China's Hog Farmers Enjoy Surge in Profits But Demand Is Still a Problem | Financial Post

> China's hog farmers posted a surge in profits last month as pig prices climbed to their highest since late 2022, driven by lower production and cheaper feed. Analysts say a lasting recovery is uncertain because consumer demand for pork remains weak amid the economic slowdown and property crisis.

- Date: 2024-06-04 · published 2024-06-04T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region China · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/29747-china-s-hog-farmers-enjoy-surge-in-profits-but-demand-is-still-a-problem
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md)

## Why it matters

Higher hog prices and margins can encourage herd rebuilding, which would lift future feed demand for corn and soymeal. Weak pork demand limits how far and how long the price rally can run.

## Read by commodity

- HOGS: bullish ▲

## Sources

- financialpost.com: https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/chinas-hog-farmers-enjoy-surge-in-profits-but-demand-is-still-a-problem

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