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Hogs & Pork - Market Outlook

See the latest Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook report.

Report Summary

Pork/Hogs: Heavier dressed weights have been a key factor this year in maintaining pork production in light of smaller hog numbers. Total pork production in 2026 is forecast to be 27.9 billion pounds, about 1.1 percent higher than 2025 production. Weakness in shipments to Mexico is slowing growth of U.S. pork exports. Even so, 2026 exports are expected to be 7.2 billion pounds, 2.9 percent above those of 2025.