# Weak Pork Demand Extends Pressure Across Hog Markets

> Strong U.S. pork production is meeting flat domestic and international demand, pressuring hog prices and processor margins. CoBank economist Abbi Groves says pork cutout values have been below year-earlier levels for roughly 24 to 25 consecutive weeks. Retail pork sales are growing but not fast enough to absorb supply.

- Date: 2026-11-12 · published 2026-11-13T09:09:34.571Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/97498-weak-pork-demand-extends-pressure-across-hog-markets
- Commodities: [Lean Hogs](https://feedsoft.ai/c/HOGS.md)

## Why it matters

Heavy supply against soft demand keeps lean hog prices under pressure and weakens processor margins, which can reduce slaughter-linked demand for feed ingredients like soybean meal and DDGS while hog producers tighten spending.

## Read by commodity

- HOGS: bearish ▼

## Sources

- allagnews.com: https://www.allagnews.com/weak-pork-demand-extends-pressure-across-hog-markets/

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