# Changing Eating Habits Pressure U.S. Pork Demand Further

> StoneX economist Mike Castle says weak pork demand, not sharply higher production, is driving recent declines in lean hog futures. Current US pork output is near year-ago levels while hog prices have fallen significantly. Softer grilling, deli and breakfast demand, along with inflation, changing diets and GLP-1 drug use, are cited as factors, and large fund net-short positions add pressure.

- Date: 2026-11-03 · published 2026-11-03T15:36:31.613Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/77993-changing-eating-habits-pressure-u-s-pork-demand-further
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md), [Meat & Bone Meal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/MBM.md)

## Why it matters

Weaker domestic and export demand for pork lowers hog prices and reduces the value of hog-based feed demand, so feed buyers should expect soft hog-side pressure until consumption improves. Brazil's growing export share and China's rebuilt herd add to the bearish demand picture.

## Read by commodity

- MBM: bearish ▼
- HOGS: bearish ▼

## Sources

- rfdtv.com: https://www.rfdtv.com/changing-eating-habits-pressure-u-s-pork-demand-further

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