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Lean Hogs May '23 (HEK23)

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Lean Hogs Futures Market News and Commentary

Hogs Slip Lower into the End of the Year

Lean hog futures posted losses of a nickel to 35 cents on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $70.19 on Wednesday afternoon, down 19 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 19 on December 29 at $82.25. 

CFTC data showed managed money in lean hog futures and options adding 10,489 contracts to their net long in the week of 12/23 to a net long position of 75,325 contracts. 

The delayed Export Sales report from USDA showed a total of 18,978 MT of pork sold for 2025 in the week of December 18, with 25,998 MT for 2026 shipment. Exports were tallied at 34,850 MT for that week.

USDA’s pork carcass cutout value from the Wednesday PM report was 39 cents lower at $93.74 per cwt. The picnic and ham were the only primals reported higher. USDA estimated federally inspected hog slaughter for Wednesday at 418,000 head, with the weekly total at 1.36 million head.

Feb 26 Hogs  closed at $85.100, down $0.350,

Apr 26 Hogs  close... 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
05/12/23
Expiration Date
05/12/23 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Lean Hogs May '23
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Dec 23, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
100,336 (-4,492)
132,152 (+746)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
112,799 (+6,947)
75,199 (+1,728)
Producers - Long / Short
26,416 (-5,797)
121,177 (+729)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
69,434 (+219)
6,489 (-1,069)
Managed Money - Long / Short
88,043 (+6,750)
15,866 (-5,414)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
24,756 (+197)
59,333 (+7,142)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
75.300 +1.76%
on 05/05/23
81.600 -6.10%
on 04/17/23
-4.900 (-6.01%)
since 04/12/23
3-Month
75.300 +1.76%
on 05/05/23
97.675 -21.55%
on 02/21/23
-16.575 (-17.78%)
since 02/10/23
52-Week
75.300 +1.76%
on 05/05/23
102.150 -24.99%
on 12/27/22
-17.925 (-18.96%)
since 05/12/22

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Hogs Slip Lower into the End of the Year

Lean hog futures posted losses of a nickel to 35 cents on Wednesday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $70.19 on Wednesday afternoon, down 19 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index...

HEJ26 : 89.900s (-0.30%)
HEG26 : 85.100s (-0.41%)
HEK26 : 94.000s (-0.05%)
Cattle Close 2025 with Strength

Live cattle futures saw gains of 82 cents to $1.22 on Wednesday. Cash trade has seen light $229 sales this week but not enough for a trend. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange showed dressed sales...

LEM26 : 226.775s (+0.43%)
LEJ26 : 232.200s (+0.53%)
LEG26 : 231.600s (+0.49%)
GFH26 : 345.325s (+0.22%)
GFF26 : 350.250s (+0.20%)
GFJ26 : 344.225s (+0.23%)
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Cattle Look to Close Out 2025

Live cattle futures are trading with 82 cents to $1.05 gains at Wednesday’s midday. Cash trade has seen light $229 sales this week but not enough for a trend. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange...

LEM26 : 226.775s (+0.43%)
LEJ26 : 232.200s (+0.53%)
LEG26 : 231.600s (+0.49%)
GFH26 : 345.325s (+0.22%)
GFF26 : 350.250s (+0.20%)
GFJ26 : 344.225s (+0.23%)
Hogs on the Steady Side to Round Out 2025

Lean hog futures are trading with most front months within 20 cents of unchanged. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $69.40 on Wednesday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was back down 19 on...

HEJ26 : 89.900s (-0.30%)
HEG26 : 85.100s (-0.41%)
HEK26 : 94.000s (-0.05%)
Cattle Look to Close Out 2025

Live cattle futures closed with gains of $1.45 to $2.27. Cash trade last week was reported at $229-230. This week has been quiet so far, with the Tuesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange showed dressed sales...

LEM26 : 226.775s (+0.43%)
LEJ26 : 232.200s (+0.53%)
LEG26 : 231.600s (+0.49%)
GFH26 : 345.325s (+0.22%)
GFF26 : 350.250s (+0.20%)
GFJ26 : 344.225s (+0.23%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Weak Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 77.458
2nd Resistance Point 77.292
1st Resistance Point 76.958
Last Price 76.625s
1st Support Level 76.458
2nd Support Level 76.292
3rd Support Level 75.958

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52-Week High 102.150
Fibonacci 61.8% 91.893
Fibonacci 50% 88.725
Fibonacci 38.2% 85.557
Last Price 76.625s
52-Week Low 75.300

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