
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.


Spain has flooded the EU with cheap pork. Low pork prices dragged down prices in some countries.

Sara Mazo and Francisco Ruíz review what could affect the commodities market in 2026... at least based on the information currently available.

While Chinese imports of pork products in 2025 decreased by 8.5%, pork production increased to more than 59 million tons.

Over the past year, Spanish imports of live pigs continued to increase, reaching 4,778,189 head, 12% more than in the previous year.

Take a look back at our most popular articles of the year.

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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The German pig market ended December with a deceptive sense of calm, yet beneath this veneer, the situation remained tense.

Spanish farmers are losing over €47 million per week total, and pig prices are not expected to rise until February...

This marks a new milestone in the agricultural trade relationship.

The month was shaped by a seasonally unusual price decline and left the sector wavering between routine daily business and sudden uncertainty.

Construction costs in France stabilize: up 0.7% in a year, following several years of continuous increases.

We are in a critical market situation throughout the EU. It does not look like things will change until February next year.



Belgium calls for a unified response to avoid distortions in the EU pork market.

Agriculture ministers support a more flexible, market-oriented CAP, with better-targeted direct payments to strengthen food security after 2027.

Within the framework of the 333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025, the III Latin American Leaders Meeting was held, an exclusive conference that brought together more than 40 swine industry leaders to strengthen alliances and plan for the future of regional pig farming.

SENASA shared the surveillance, control, and eradication actions for this disease affecting the swine industry.



The agreement will allow exports from free zones to continue in the event of an outbreak of African swine fever in Spain.

Considering the spread of African swine fever (ASF) globally in recent years, are we prepared for this increased risk?

Nigeria’s Livestock Minister underscores the sector’s importance to rural prosperity, food security, and Africa’s economic future.

According to Burset's commentary, the pig price has fallen so much that we shouldn't be far from the year's low.

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.

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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