Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for live hogs.
Live Hogs Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$3,573 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
HighPrevious 12 months
The latest value is above the typical range of $2,757–$3,356 USD/t.
Live Hogs Price History
Live Hogs Prices by Country
Live hogs export unit values are shown in USD/t. Compare the reporting dates as well as the values; product mix and delivery terms can differ between countries.
| Country | Latest · USD/t | YoYYear on year |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $3,647 Jul 1, 2026 | +0.0% |
| Switzerland | $749 Jul 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| United States | $3,647 Jul 1, 2026 | -11% |
| Czechia | $2,175 Jun 1, 2026 | -39% |
| Germany | $2,665 Jun 1, 2026 | -37% |
| Denmark | $2,585 Jun 1, 2026 | -33% |
| Hungary | $3,087 Jun 1, 2026 | -32% |
| Ireland | $66,824 Jun 1, 2026 | +229% |
| Latvia | $1,881 Jun 1, 2026 | -52% |
| Netherlands | $2,724 Jun 1, 2026 | -31% |
| Poland | $2,775 Jun 1, 2026 | -7.9% |
| Portugal | $3,837 Jun 1, 2026 | -23% |
| Belgium | $2,897 May 1, 2026 | -29% |
| Spain | $3,838 May 1, 2026 | -27% |
| Croatia | $2,723 May 1, 2026 | -40% |
| Lithuania | $3,031 May 1, 2026 | +57% |
| Slovakia | $2,483 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Slovenia | $4,077 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Thailand | $2,600 May 1, 2026 | -2.6% |
| Bulgaria | $2,637 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Luxembourg | $2,081 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| South Africa | $3,647 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| France | $5,091 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Georgia | $4,020 Nov 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Greece | $1,071 Aug 1, 2025 | +4.5% |
| Italy | $1,081 Mar 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Angola | $949 Aug 1, 2024 | -20% |
| Norway | $23,312 Mar 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| China | $3,843 Feb 1, 2024 | -1.2% |
| Vietnam | $3,710 May 1, 2023 | +61% |
| Namibia | $13,653 Feb 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Austria | $3,897 Dec 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | $2,322 Jul 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Estonia | $902 Feb 1, 2021 | Not reported |
| Rwanda | $521 Oct 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| Laos | $667 Aug 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| Russia | $3,631 Aug 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| United Kingdom | $633 Oct 1, 2019 | Not reported |
| Serbia | $2,032 Aug 1, 2019 | -12% |
| Ukraine | $2,793 Mar 1, 2019 | Not reported |
| Brazil | $102 Dec 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| India | $2,633 Nov 1, 2018 | -11% |
| Romania | $3,416 Sep 1, 2018 | -3.2% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $716 Aug 1, 2017 | Not reported |
| Myanmar | $809 Jun 1, 2017 | Not reported |
| Cambodia | $2,880 May 1, 2017 | Not reported |
| Finland | $1,546 Dec 1, 2016 | +42% |
| Fiji | $2,289 Jul 1, 2016 | Not reported |
| Sudan | $1,533 Jan 1, 2016 | Not reported |
| Sweden | $2,289 Jan 1, 2016 | Not reported |
| Cyprus | $2,963 Oct 1, 2013 | Not reported |
| North Macedonia | $2,848 Aug 1, 2013 | Not reported |
| Belarus | $3,472 Jan 1, 2013 | +35% |
| Kazakhstan | $6,650 Aug 1, 2012 | Not reported |
| Zambia | $2,948 May 1, 2012 | Not reported |
| Guatemala | $4,404 Nov 1, 2011 | +38% |
| Uruguay | $2,710 Jul 1, 2011 | Not reported |
| Zimbabwe | $1,750 Apr 1, 2011 | Not reported |
| Dominican Republic | $913 Dec 1, 2010 | Not reported |
| Australia | $2,604 Apr 1, 2010 | Not reported |
What shapes live hogs prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Live Hogs Price Questions
- What defines a live hog in terms of weight and breed classification?
- Live hogs are swine that are not pure‑bred breeding animals and weigh less than 50 kg.
- How should live hogs be handled to maintain their quality before transport?
- Live hogs should be kept in well‑ventilated, clean holding areas and moved with minimal stress to preserve health and meat quality.
- What are the recommended storage conditions for live hogs prior to slaughter?
- Live hogs should be stored in temperature‑controlled facilities, typically between 5 °C and 15 °C, with adequate space to prevent overcrowding.