# Live hog prices rise 24.89% in Paraná in October, but margins call for caution

> The average live-hog price in Paraná rose 24.89% in October to R$5.82/kg from R$4.66/kg in September, though prices weakened toward month-end. September production costs were R$6.13/kg against a separate benchmark producer price of R$5.17/kg, and feed accounted for 71.45% of production costs.

- Date: 2026-11-05 · published 2026-11-06T01:35:43.809Z
- Category: market · region Brazil · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/83084-live-hog-prices-rise-24-89-in-parana-in-october-but-margins-call-for-caution
- 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

Higher hog prices can improve producer returns and support feed demand, but feed's large share of costs leaves margins sensitive to feed prices. The article says October costs are needed to assess profitability.

## Read by commodity

- SBM: neutral
- CORN: neutral
- HOGS: bullish ▲

## Sources

- portaldoagronegocio.com.br: https://www.portaldoagronegocio.com.br/pecuaria/suino/noticias/preco-do-suino-vivo-sobe-24-89-no-parana-em-outubro-mas-margens-exigem-cautela

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