Market Analysis

A Strong Market Divergence: Hog Prices Rebound in August While Piglet Prices Plunge

2026-08-27

In late August, China's hog market showed a clear divergence. Hog prices rebounded on improving seasonal demand, while piglet prices continued to decline, with drops of up to 57% in some regions. The short-term recovery in hog prices contrasts with cautious expectations for future supply, as industry capacity continues to undergo adjustment.

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China's Feed Industry in H1 2026: Growth Amid Increasing Market Differentiation

2026-08-04

China's feed industry maintained steady growth in H1 2026, while divergence across feed categories and business models intensified. Pig and aquaculture feed continued to expand, while poultry feed faced pressure. Raw material costs and farm profitability are reshaping the competitive landscape, making specialization, cost control and technical capabilities key to competitiveness in H2.

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China's Livestock Industry in H1 2026: Diverging Trends Across Major Sectors

2026-07-24

China's livestock industry showed clear divergence in H1 2026: hog prices remained weak and farm profitability under pressure; beef cattle prices recovered amid shrinking supply; broiler production and exports increased; while the layer sector saw lower inventories and sharp price fluctuations. In H2, cost efficiency, feed utilization and precision nutrition will be key to navigating the cycle.

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China Agricultural Market Price Update: Feed and Livestock Prices Show Mixed Trends

2026-04-08

China's feed and livestock markets showed clear divergence in the first week of April 2026. Corn prices remained stable while soybean meal edged lower; hog and pork prices continued to decline, while egg and chick prices increased. Overall, the market remains in a structural adjustment phase, with raw material costs, feed efficiency and downstream livestock prices continuing to shape industry profitability.

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