# Live hog prices rise as much as 30% in October, improving margins

> Brazilian live-hog prices rose sharply in October as strong demand met a smaller supply of animals for slaughter. The live-hog quote in the SP-5 region gained 29.8% from September, while the South-Central average reached R$5.75/kg, up 16.6%; lower feed-component prices also improved producers’ purchasing power.

- Date: 2026-11-05 · published 2026-11-06T01:35:33.210Z
- Category: market · region Brazil · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/83081-live-hog-prices-rise-as-much-as-30-in-october-improving-margins
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md), [Corn](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CORN.md)

## Why it matters

Higher hog prices and cheaper feed improve producer margins and could support production incentives, while strengthening near-term demand for feed as producers’ purchasing power improves.

## Read by commodity

- CORN: bearish ▼
- HOGS: bullish ▲

## Sources

- porcinews.com: https://porcinews.com/pt-br/preco-suino-vivo-alta-outubro-margens/

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