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China’s Pork Market Recovery Struggles to Overcome Tepid Demand

Bloomberg Markets Sunday 26 July 2026, 23:55 UTC By Hallie Gu 1 min read
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China’s Pork Market Recovery Struggles to Overcome Tepid Demand The Chinese government’s campaign to lift pork prices is finally gaining traction. But the rally is running into a familiar obstacle: consumers still aren’t buying enough.

China’s Pork Market Recovery Struggles to Overcome Tepid Demand The Chinese government’s campaign to lift pork prices is finally gaining traction. But the rally is running into a familiar obstacle: consumers still aren’t buying enough. State-ordered capacity cuts and financial losses among breeders are starting to reduce supply. After hitting a 16-year low in June, wholesale pork prices have risen nearly 7% this month. That’s helpful for the government’s priorities of fighting deflation and securing rural incomes.
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