# Obese Pigs in China Are Fueling Relentless Pork Price Slump - Bloomberg

> Chinese farmers have fattened hogs since late last year to nearly double normal weight, hoping for higher prices. The resulting oversupply is contributing to a steep decline in Chinese pork prices.

- Date: 2021-05-25 · published 2021-05-25T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region China · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/47249-obese-pigs-in-china-are-fueling-relentless-pork-price-slump-bloomberg
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md)

## Why it matters

Heavier hogs and rising supply in China weigh on global pork prices and reduce demand for imported pork and feed, which is bearish for hog markets.

## Read by commodity

- HOGS: bearish ▼

## Sources

- bloomberg.com: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-05-25/obese-pigs-in-china-are-fueling-explosive-slump-in-pork-prices

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