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Lean Hogs Apr '24 (HEJ24)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Posting Thursday Gains

Lean hog futures are up 82 cents to $1.90 across most contracts on Thursday.  USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $72.04 on Thursday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 27 cents on December 8 at $82.16. 

USDA’s Export Sales report for the week ending on November 13 was released this morning, with pork sales of 23,606 MT for 2025 and 3,947 MT for 2026. Export shipments were 32,132 MT, which was the highest since June.

Census data converted to a carcass basis showed 545.28 million lbs of pork exports in September. That was down 0.8% from last year’s September record and 0.5% above the August total.

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Thursday AM report was 83 cents higher to $98.10 per cwt. The loin and ham primals were the only reported lower. USDA estimated federally inspected hog slaughter for Wednesday at 490,000 head, taking the week to date total to 1.471 million head. That was 28,000 head above last week and 16,264 head above the same week... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Lean Hogs
Contract Size
40,000 pounds
Tick Size
0.00025 per pound ($10.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
8:30a.m. - 1:05p.m. (Settles 1:00p.m.) CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$400
Margin/Maintenance
$1,870/1,700
First Notice Date
04/12/24
Expiration Date
04/12/24 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Lean Hogs Apr '24
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Apr Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Nov 10, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
100,990 (+5,164)
142,450 (-5,709)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
126,988 (-11,307)
81,173 (+1,289)
Producers - Long / Short
30,047 (+3,616)
126,471 (-4,561)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
65,761 (+1,911)
10,797 (-785)
Managed Money - Long / Short
92,685 (-7,773)
30,380 (+2,138)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
34,303 (-3,534)
50,793 (-849)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
83.925 +8.28%
on 03/13/24
91.800 -1.01%
on 04/10/24
+5.525 (+6.47%)
since 03/12/24
3-Month
76.725 +18.44%
on 01/17/24
91.800 -1.01%
on 04/10/24
+12.250 (+15.58%)
since 01/12/24
52-Week
71.700 +26.74%
on 01/02/24
91.800 -1.01%
on 04/10/24
+5.325 (+6.22%)
since 04/12/23

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Hogs Posting Thursday Gains

Lean hog futures are up 82 cents to $1.90 across most contracts on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $72.04 on Thursday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was up 27 cents on December...

HEG26 : 84.100 (+2.03%)
HEZ25 : 83.325 (+1.06%)
HEJ26 : 89.150 (+2.03%)
Cattle Rallying on Cash Strength

Live cattle futures are trading with $2.50 to $4.50 gains across most contracts at midday. Cash trade picked up on Thursday with $230 trade in NE and KS reported. Feeder cattle futures are up $5 to $5.70...

LEJ26 : 230.550 (+0.95%)
LEG26 : 230.825 (+1.01%)
LEZ25 : 230.275 (+1.53%)
GFH26 : 337.600 (+1.43%)
GFF26 : 343.275 (+1.45%)
GFJ26 : 336.600 (+1.42%)
Lean Hogs are Knocking on the Door of a Technical Breakout

Lean hog futures are bumping up against significant resistance. Can the market chew through and close above resistance?

Hogs Look to Thursday, as Pork Cutout Bounces

Lean hog futures were down a nickel in the soon to expire December contracts, with other contracts up 55 to 85 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $70.05 on Wednesday afternoon, down...

HEG26 : 84.100 (+2.03%)
HEZ25 : 83.325 (+1.06%)
HEJ26 : 89.150 (+2.03%)
Cattle Look to Thursday Following Wednesday Gains

Live cattle futures were up $1.45 to $1.60 in most front months on Wednesday, with in delivery December down a tick. Open interest was up1,293 contracts. There were 15 deliveries retendered at 1 cent and...

LEJ26 : 230.550 (+0.95%)
LEG26 : 230.825 (+1.01%)
LEZ25 : 230.275 (+1.53%)
GFH26 : 337.600 (+1.43%)
GFF26 : 343.275 (+1.45%)
GFJ26 : 336.600 (+1.42%)
Hogs Post Wednesday Gains

Lean hog futures were down a nickel in the soon to expire December contracts, with other contracts up 55 to 85 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $70.05 on Wednesday afternoon, down...

HEG26 : 84.100 (+2.03%)
HEZ25 : 83.325 (+1.06%)
HEJ26 : 89.150 (+2.03%)
Cattle Push Higher on Wednesday

Live cattle futures were up $1.45 to $1.60 in most front months on Wednesday, with in delivery December down a tick. There were 15 deliveries retendered at 1 cent and 15 at 2 cents on Wednesday. Cash trade...

LEJ26 : 230.550 (+0.95%)
LEG26 : 230.825 (+1.01%)
LEZ25 : 230.275 (+1.53%)
GFH26 : 337.600 (+1.43%)
GFF26 : 343.275 (+1.45%)
GFJ26 : 336.600 (+1.42%)
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Cattle Posting Wednesday Gains

Live cattle futures are down $1.02 in nearby December, with other contracts slightly higher. The Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,280 head offered, with bids of $222-225.50 live...

LEJ26 : 230.550 (+0.95%)
LEG26 : 230.825 (+1.01%)
LEZ25 : 230.275 (+1.53%)
GFH26 : 337.600 (+1.43%)
GFF26 : 343.275 (+1.45%)
GFJ26 : 336.600 (+1.42%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Buy Signal with a Strong Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 91.900
2nd Resistance Point 91.675
1st Resistance Point 91.275
Last Price 90.875s
1st Support Level 90.650
2nd Support Level 90.425
3rd Support Level 90.025

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52-Week High 91.800
Last Price 90.875s
Fibonacci 61.8% 84.122
Fibonacci 50% 81.750
Fibonacci 38.2% 79.378
52-Week Low 71.700

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