China’s hog supply-demand balance is gradually improving, with prices stabilizing, a vice agriculture minister said at a briefing. The national breeding sow inventory has declined for nine consecutive months, while the number of newborn piglets fell

2026-04-23

China’s hog supply-demand balance is gradually improving, with prices stabilizing, a vice agriculture minister said at a briefing. The national breeding sow inventory has declined for nine consecutive months, while the number of newborn piglets fell year-on-year in March for the first time in 17 months, signaling easing supply pressures.