A fateful January for the Spanish pig market
Spain has flooded the EU with cheap pork. Low pork prices dragged down prices in some countries.
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Who dares to make predictions for 2026?
Sara Mazo and Francisco Ruíz review what could affect the commodities market in 2026... at least based on the information currently available.
China sees record pork production as imports fall
While Chinese imports of pork products in 2025 decreased by 8.5%, pork production increased to more than 59 million tons.
How did Spanish imports of live pigs evolve in 2025?
Over the past year, Spanish imports of live pigs continued to increase, reaching 4,778,189 head, 12% more than in the previous year.
Top 10 most-read articles in 2025
Take a look back at our most popular articles of the year.
What pig farmers need to know about their customers: A commercial approach to transforming the industry
An in-depth understanding of the customer is essential for pig farmers who want to become more competitive, shifting from a tactical, production-focused approach to a strategic, customer-based approach.
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More pigs, less impact — it starts with genetics
..How December unfolded on the German pig market: Pressure remains, hope for 2026 is shifting
The German pig market ended December with a deceptive sense of calm, yet beneath this veneer, the situation remained tense.
The monster in the house
Spanish farmers are losing over €47 million per week total, and pig prices are not expected to rise until February...
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NewsArgentina sends first wheat shipment to China in 30 years
This marks a new milestone in the agricultural trade relationship.
German pig market in November: Renewed price drop fuels frustration among producers
The month was shaped by a seasonally unusual price decline and left the sector wavering between routine daily business and sudden uncertainty.
How much do swine facilities cost in France?
Construction costs in France stabilize: up 0.7% in a year, following several years of continuous increases.
A complicated end to the year- a change of cycle?
We are in a critical market situation throughout the EU. It does not look like things will change until February next year.
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NewsBelgium warns of EU impact of Chinese anti-dumping measures on pork
Belgium calls for a unified response to avoid distortions in the EU pork market.
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NewsArgentina launches new national plan for the control and eradication of Aujeszky's disease
SENASA shared the surveillance, control, and eradication actions for this disease affecting the swine industry.
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NewsSpain signs regionalization agreement with China for ASF
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Nigeria’s Livestock Minister underscores the sector’s importance to rural prosperity, food security, and Africa’s economic future.
Falling prices
According to Burset's commentary, the pig price has fallen so much that we shouldn't be far from the year's low.
333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025: A new milestone for Latin American pig farming
Held from October 15 to 17 in Cali, Colombia, 333's flagship event ended its sixth edition with historic results, cementing its position as the most influential conference in the Latin American swine industry.
Join the "Precision Production of Pigs – Unlocking Profitability Through Managing Variation" webinar
On Wednesday, November 19th at 11:00 CDT (17:00 CET), we invite you to attend this free webinar that will explore how variation in pig performance impacts profitability across the pork supply chain.
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