China boosts beef imports as killer hog virus blights pork

After 117 past bearish disease events, Lean Hogs moved a median -0.6% over 5 sessions (36% higher; middle half -2.2% to +1.6%), and +1.2% over 20.

• Dec 31, 2016China will rely on pork imports - prices over €3 / kg-0.9%
• Oct 12, 2025Hog prices slump as China's pork glut deepens - CME | The Pig Site-9.5%
• Aug 8, 2019Hog Virus May Matter More for China Soy Buyers Than Trade War - Bloomberg+0.0%
• Sep 13, 2018A Deadly Virus Threatens Millions Of Pigs In China+9.2%
• Mar 4, 2021China’s pork herd recovery still a long way off – despite Govt rhetoric - Beef Central+2.3%

After 148 past bullish disease events, Live Cattle moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (62% higher; middle half -0.5% to +1.2%), and +1.4% over 20.

• Nov 19, 2018Imported beef will play a role in China's post ASF disease pig industry restructure - Beef Central+1.4%
• Oct 12, 2025Hog prices slump as China's pork glut deepens - CME | The Pig Site+1.1%
• Feb 19, 2021USCA Calls for the Halt of Namibian Beef Imports - US Cattlemen's Association+0.9%
• Mar 14, 2020China looms large over global beef trade-0.4%
• Dec 13, 2024USDA does not expect to resume Mexico cattle imports before holidays, chief veterinary officer says+0.4%

Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.