# Hog Cycle
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China’s Broken Hog Cycle: The Structural Shift Reshaping the World’s Largest Pork Market
China's pork industry is undergoing a structural shift as the traditional 'Pig Cycle' gives way to a new era of industrialization and efficiency. High corporate concentration and technological breeding gains have created a persistent supply glut, while shifting consumer preferences toward poultry and beef are permanently dampening demand.
China’s Broken Hog Cycle: Why the World’s Biggest Pork Market is Stuck in a Languishing Bottom
China's hog industry is facing a structural crisis as prices fall below 5 yuan per catty and industrial efficiency keeps supply high despite culling efforts. The transition from backyard farming to corporate consolidation has broken the traditional 4-year hog cycle, leading to a protracted period of losses and a potential L-shaped recovery.
Blood in the Troughs: China’s Industrial Pig Giants Face an Existential Glut
China's pork industry has entered a severe downturn with prices hitting seven-year lows, forcing both industrial giants and small farmers into deep losses. To stabilize the market, Beijing is implementing a new mandatory registration system and cutting sow targets to curb persistent oversupply.