# Could overstocking be China’s next pig issue? | Feed Strategy

> Feed Strategy reports that China's swine herd restocking reached about 90% of pre-ASF numbers, with a full recovery expected by mid-2021. Live hog and pork prices remain roughly double pre-ASF levels, prompting concern about possible future oversupply once high-quality breeding stock improves.

- Date: 2021-02-24 · published 2021-02-24T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region China · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/48626-could-overstocking-be-china-s-next-pig-issue-feed-strategy
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md), [Corn](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CORN.md), [Soybean Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SBM.md)

## Why it matters

A rebuilt herd keeps feed demand firm in the near term, but a later oversupply would cut hog numbers and feed use, a risk for grain and meal prices.

## Read by commodity

- SBM: neutral
- CORN: neutral
- HOGS: neutral

## Sources

- feedstrategy.com: https://www.feedstrategy.com/blogs/animal-feed-for-thought/blog/15444897/could-overstocking-be-chinas-next-pig-issue

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