CME Group Lean Hog Futures Hit Record 209,363 Contracts
CME Group set a new single-day volume record in Lean Hog futures and options on Nov. 9, 2026, topping the prior mark by roughly 4,400 contracts.
CME Group, the world's largest derivatives marketplace, announced Monday that its Lean Hog futures and options contracts set a new daily volume record of 209,363 contracts traded on November 9, 2026, eclipsing the previous all-time high of 204,948 contracts.
The Chicago-based exchange operator said the milestone underscores growing market participation in agricultural derivatives, with Lean Hog contracts serving as a key hedging and price-discovery tool for pork producers, processors, and traders worldwide.
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The roughly four percent increase over the prior record reflects heightened activity in livestock markets, where participants frequently turn to futures and options to manage price risk tied to feed costs, supply chain dynamics, and shifting consumer demand patterns.
CME Group's agricultural complex spans a broad range of commodities beyond hog contracts, and volume surges in a single product can signal broader momentum across the exchange's livestock and meat-related derivatives offerings.
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