# China's listed pig producers post RMB25 billion nine-month loss as sow herds shrink | eFeedLink

> Seventeen of 18 A-share Chinese hog producers reported losses for January to September 2026, totaling about RMB25 billion. Several producers are cutting sow numbers as live pig prices have slipped below RMB10/kg.

- Date: 2026-11-02 · published 2026-11-02T12:07:26.045Z
- Category: market · region China · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/75334-china-s-listed-pig-producers-post-rmb25-billion-nine-month-loss-as-sow-herds
- 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

Sow herd reductions point to tighter future pork supply, which could eventually support hog prices and feed demand, but near-term losses reflect weak prices reducing feed purchasing capacity. The net effect on feed ingredients is modestly supportive over the coming months.

## Read by commodity

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

## Sources

- efeedlink.com: https://www.efeedlink.com/articles/chinas-listed-pig-producers-post-rmb25-billion-nine-month-loss-as-sow-herds-shrink

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