China's average pork price rose 7.7% in October 2026 compared with September, reaching 25.8 yuan/kg, up 20% year on year. The increase is attributed to tight supply after African swine fever outbreaks reduced pig inventories and to seasonal demand.
Tighter Chinese pig supply implies stronger future hog herd rebuilding and feed demand, which supports feed grain and meal prices. Analysts expect prices to stay elevated in coming months.
After 177 past bullish disease events, Lean Hogs moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (52% higher; middle half -1.8% to +2.7%), and +0.9% over 20.
After 56 past bullish disease events, Corn moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (48% higher; middle half -1.5% to +1.6%), and +0.8% over 20.
After 67 past bullish disease events, Soybean Meal moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (46% higher; middle half -1.7% to +1.9%), and +0.4% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.