# Accelerated Sow Herd Reduction Signals Hog Cycle Turning Point for Muyuan Foods

> Average market hog weights rose to 129.87 kg in early November while piglet prices fell below 95 yuan per head, a multi-year low. Sow inventory is down 10.7% year on year to 96% of the normal retention level, and farm losses are deep. Brokers say capacity cuts are faster than expected and favor low-cost leaders such as Muyuan.

- Date: 2026-11-05 · published 2026-11-05T15:15:17.744Z
- Category: market · region China · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/82029-accelerated-sow-herd-reduction-signals-hog-cycle-turning-point-for-muyuan-foods
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md)

## Why it matters

Heavier hogs and deep losses point to near-term oversupply of pork, which keeps hog prices and feed demand weak. Faster sow culling, however, sets up a supply rebound later, which would support corn and meal demand from the hog sector.

## Read by commodity

- HOGS: neutral

## Sources

- www1.cfi.net.cn: http://www1.cfi.net.cn/p20261105002323.html

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