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China In-Country Analysis

Livestock Reproductive Sow Data Shows Extent of Industry Consolidation The recent corporate filings and announcements from China’s leading domestic hog producers not only show strong output but also greater market power. As of the end of Q3, the top 19 companies now account for more than 19.2 percent of China’s hog production capacity with a combined total of nearly 8.4 million reproductive sows. The top three domestic producers, Muyuan Foodstuff Company, the Wens Group, and New Hope Group reported sow inventories of 2.60 million head, 1.34 million head, and 850,000 head, respectively. Just behind these three, the De Kang Group, Twins Group, and Zhengbang Biotech Company have seen their inventories grow to 450,000 head, 380,00...

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WASDE Corn - Jan 2026

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WASDE Wheat - Jan 2026

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WASDE Wheat - Jan 2026

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