Seaboard Corp., headquartered in Merriam, Kansas, has faced a 3% decline in pork sales for the fiscal year 2023, attributing the dip to lower market prices. The conglomerate reported a net pork sales figure of $2.5 billion, down from the $2.6 billion recorded in 2022. Despite the challenging market conditions, Seaboard managed to offset some of the losses with increased volumes of pork products sold, contributing an additional $37 million in sales. However, the company reported a noteworthy loss of $528 million in its pork operations for 2023, a significant increase from the $96 million loss in 2022. The decline in operating income primarily stemmed from lower margins on pork products due to reduced sales prices and increased hog production costs, including elevated feed expenses. Seaboard’s overall sales for 2023 reached nearly $7.8 billion, reflecting a 13.6% decline from the previous year. Despite these challenges, Seaboard remains resilient, navigating the complexities of the pork industry with strategic measures to address market fluctuations.
