# Three major pressures weighing on pig farmers: Why aren’t hog prices following the old cycle?

> China’s hog prices have remained weak despite prolonged losses for producers, as large-scale farms can withstand losses and higher sow productivity keeps output from falling quickly. High corn and soybean-meal costs are squeezing farm margins, while competition from other proteins is weakening seasonal demand for pork.

- Date: 2026-11-09 · published 2026-11-10T01:36:38.994Z
- Category: market · region China · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/90674-three-major-pressures-weighing-on-pig-farmers-why-aren-t-hog-prices-following
- 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

Slow capacity reduction and softer pork demand keep pressure on hog prices, while elevated feed costs squeeze producer margins. A sustained price recovery would depend on lower hog output and stronger consumer demand.

## Read by commodity

- SBM: bullish ▲
- CORN: bullish ▲
- HOGS: bearish ▼

## Sources

- 163.com: https://www.163.com/dy/article/LB9KIPUJ05568W0A.html

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