# Hog prices fall below 9 yuan mark, industry losses accelerate sow herd reduction

> Live hog prices in China dropped below 9 yuan/kg on 5 November as industry losses deepened. Analysts expect the sow herd reduction to continue into the first half of 2027, while beef cattle prices have started to rise.

- Date: 2026-11-05 · published 2026-11-05T06:13:54.777Z
- Category: market · region China · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/81235-hog-prices-fall-below-9-yuan-mark-industry-losses-accelerate-sow-herd-reduction
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md), [Live Cattle](https://feedsoft.ai/c/LCATTLE.md)

## Why it matters

Falling hog prices and continued herd cuts point to weaker near-term pig feed demand in China, with supply tightening only later. Rising beef cattle prices may modestly support demand for feed and cattle-related products.

## Read by commodity

- HOGS: bearish ▼
- LCATTLE: bullish ▲

## Sources

- news.10jqka.com.cn: http://news.10jqka.com.cn/20261105/c681497562.shtml

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