February 3, 2005
Greater commercial production from higher hog to grain ratios with hog prices edging towards stability
China's Live Hog Market 2004 Q4 Report
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Below is an abstract of the report: Greater commercial production from higher hog to grain ratios with hog prices edging towards stability
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2004 Q4 prices of live hog and pork fell across all major producing regions in China. With expansion in commercial production, hog supplies expected to meet both seasonal, long-term increase in pork consumption.
- Live hog, pork prices fell slightly in Q4;
- Higher hog inventory in major producing regions; hog demand & supply stable;
- Higher demand for pork ahead of the Spring Festival will stabilise prices.
