
China’s main hog futures contract rose more than 2% on November 9, even as recent live-hog prices remained far below year-earlier levels and farm losses widened. Analysts cited abundant supplies, heavier hogs awaiting sale, weak slaughter demand and high frozen-pork stocks; they expected the market to remain weak to range-bound in the near term.
The futures rebound reflects position adjustment rather than a clear improvement in physical demand or supply. Ample market-ready hogs and weak consumption are likely to keep prices under pressure, although ongoing producer losses may eventually curb future supply.
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