China to buy pork for reserves as prices dip

State planner cites weak demand and summer supply glut
calendar icon 22 August 2025
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China's state planner intends to buy frozen pork to keep in reserve "in the near future", Reuters reported, citing the state on Thursday

Due to hot weather and seasonal weak consumption, China's state planner said pork supply has increased and prices have fallen slightly.

It did not specify the volumes it planned to buy in the statement on its website.

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