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Rabobank's report on African swine fever says China's 2019 pork production could fall 25%, with herd losses near 50%. It expects Vietnam's production to drop 15% to 20%, and a further 10% to 15% decline in pork output in 2020.
Chinese live hog and pork prices have reached record highs.
A sharp fall in Chinese pork supply reduces the herd and cuts feed demand for soymeal and corn, while pushing up hog prices. The longer rebuilding period means the bullish hog outlook could persist for years.
meatpoultry.comErica ShafferAug 27, 2019After 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 167 past bearish disease events, Soybean Meal moved a median -0.6% over 5 sessions (40% higher; middle half -1.8% to +1.4%), and -0.8% 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.
