# Pork Prices Trend Lower | DRGNews

> Weekly US pork slaughter is running well above prior levels, with slaughter up 11% and weights up 3% since mid-August. USDA data releases are delayed because staff were furloughed during a funding lapse.

- Date: 2025-10-13 · published 2025-10-13T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/5786-pork-prices-trend-lower-drgnews
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md)

## Why it matters

Seasonal supply growth of nearly 15% is expected to push pork prices lower into November and December, reducing hog market value.

## Read by commodity

- HOGS: bearish ▼

## Linked price moves

| Commodity | Date | Window | Change % | z-score | Why linked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| HOGS | 2025-10-20 | 5 | -9.6% | -3.7 | US slaughter up 11% and weights up 3% since mid-August signal heavy supply pressuring pork prices. |
| HOGS | 2025-10-14 | 1 | -7.5% | -5.6 | Oct 13 report of US slaughter up 11% and weights up 3% points to heavy pork supply, a bearish fundamental that fits the sharp decline. |
| HOGS | 2025-10-15 | 1 | -7.7% | -5.8 | Slaughter up 11% and weights up 3% since mid-August signal ample pork supply, while delayed USDA data add uncertainty; this is bearish for hog prices heading into the move. |
| HOGS | 2025-10-19 | 5 | -9.5% | -4.4 | Slaughter up 11% and weights up 3% since mid-August signals heavy pork supply pressuring prices. |

## Sources

- drgnews.com: https://drgnews.com/2025/10/13/pork-prices-trend-lower/

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