# Pig prices in the US are disappointing, says expert - Euromeatnews.com

> US lean hog prices of 79 cents per pound for 53-54% hogs are unchanged from a year ago, according to Jim Long of Genesus. Cash hog prices have declined since Mexico dropped its tariffs on US pork, and US pork cuts-out has not improved.

- Date: 2019-06-18 · published 2019-06-18T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/58744-pig-prices-in-the-us-are-disappointing-says-expert-euromeatnews-com
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md)

## Why it matters

Demand from China has not yet materialized in global import markets, leaving US hog prices flat despite ASF disruption in Asia. Expected Chinese import demand in the second half of the year is the potential upside driver.

## Read by commodity

- HOGS: neutral

## Sources

- euromeatnews.com: https://www.euromeatnews.com/Article-Pig-prices-in-the-US-are-disappointing%2C-says-expert/3008

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