Ontario Hog Market Sees Modest Uptick as July Closes

Jul 28, 2025

The Ontario hog market showed a slight rebound for the week ending July 25, with the 100% base formula price rising to $270.92/cwt, up from $267.29 the week prior. This marks a continuation of modest gains through July, with prices still trending well above 2024 levels.

The average dressed price reached $298.50, while highs and lows landed at $309.54 and $263.59, respectively. Dressed weights dipped slightly to 103.89 kg, and Ontario moved 108,327 market hogs, maintaining volume consistent with last year (+1%).

On the piglet side, weaned pig values climbed to $70.44 and feeder pigs hit $111.75, both following the base price trend.

Nationally, federal and provincial slaughter totaled 437,593 head, up 5% over last year, showing strength in Canadian throughput. In Quebec, pool prices rose to $253.78, while the Manitoba calculated hog value held steady at $268.41.

In the U.S., the CME constructed price rose to $109.48/cwt, and the USDA pork cutout closed at $118.26, both showing firmness. The sow slaughter pace dipped slightly, and early weaned pig prices held steady around $55 USD/pig.

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