
Lean hog futures are down 75 cent to $1 across most contracts on Monday. USDA’s national base hog price was up $2.07 in the Monday morning afternoon report at $73.00. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 23 cents on December 11 at $82.80.
Export Sales data showed a total of 44,900 MT of pork sold for 2025 this morning, with 11,880 MT for 2026. Combined sales were a calendar year high. Shipments were 31,220 MT, a 3-week low.