Swine news - Economy

Russian pork exports to China could reach up to 100 thousand tons in the first few years.

According to USDA projections, the world's leading swine-producing countries will maintain their positions and relevance in terms of production, international trade, and consumption, in spite of the difficult economic situation they are going through, which has led to a decrease in their key figures.

International wheat prices fell while coarse grain prices firmed marginally.

International pig meat prices fell for the third consecutive month.

Danish Minister of Food, Jacob Jensen, traveled to China, where he initiated a dialogue on safeguarding Danish pork exports in the case of ASF.

The European Commission has approved the inclusion of Romanian smoked pork "Salinate de Turda" in the register of protected geographical indications (PGI).

Cooperl and Bigard withdraw from the French reference market.

Exports from January to September totaled 999,000 tons, 16% less than during the same period of the previous year.

In 2022, Brazil exported USD 57.9 million in animal protein, dairy products, and fish to Cuba.

Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Spanish Presidency of the Council.

Santa Catarina remains Brazil's largest pork exporter, accounting for 54.2% of the total.

‘Meso turopoljske svinje' is the fresh meat and other edible parts of the carcass of castrated males and of females of the autochthonous Turopolje pig breed.

Pork production was up by 3.6% in the first three quarters.

Projections for key variables in 2024 from estimates for the region's leading countries, as outlined in the latest "Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade" report published by the USDA on October 12.

According to the latest USDA estimates published on October 12, a reduction in the sow inventory is expected in China, the European Union, and North America. However, Brazil is expected to see a significant increase in the number of sows.

Compared to the September report, production and export estimates for corn remained unchanged, while for soybeans there was a significant cut in final oilseed stocks.

In its latest report "Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade" from October 12, the USDA released its first estimates for next year, in which it foresees a production similar to 2023, as well as greater dynamism in international trade and a slight decrease in consumption.

For soybeans, the country's main crop, estimates show growth in planted area and yields.

For the first time since 1997/98, Argentina will lose its place as the world's leading exporter of soybean meal and will be overtaken by Brazil.

The General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China has authorized the supply of pork from Russia.

While total year-to-date imports are higher than the same period in 2022, they have been trending downward since January.

Pigmeat production is declining in all EU countries while less competitive EU prices hamper exports.

EU cereal production in 2023/24 is expected to be below the 5-year average, while oilseed production is doing well.