# Pork Industry Enjoys Strong Prices, But Faces Rising Costs | Seeking Alpha

> US hog producers are enjoying some of the highest weekly hog prices since 2014 amid strong domestic pork demand. The National Pork Producers Council says total production costs rose 23.9% over the past year, with feed costs up 35.5%, and breakeven is over $80/cwt. Producers remain hesitant to expand herds.

- Date: 2022-03-22 · published 2022-03-22T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/42426-pork-industry-enjoys-strong-prices-but-faces-rising-costs-seeking-alpha
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md), [Corn](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CORN.md)

## Why it matters

Feed costs up 35.5% squeeze margins and limit herd expansion, which keeps hog supply tight and supports prices. Rising grain costs linked to the Ukraine war add pressure on feed buyers.

## Read by commodity

- CORN: bullish ▲
- HOGS: bullish ▲

## Sources

- seekingalpha.com: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4496960-pork-industry-enjoys-strong-prices-but-faces-rising-costs

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