Swine news - Economy

Russia exported 137.8K t of pork, up 60% YoY, with sharp rises in shipments to China, Belarus, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, and Georgia.

According to the June report from the National Directorate of Agriculture, production increased by 3.5% compared to the previous season.

The EU postpones tariff retaliation to continue negotiations with the US until August 1

As part of the "National Day for Peruvian Pork Rinds", the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Irrigation (MIDAGRI) announced the Government's goal: to double consumption in the country, reaching 20 kg per person per annum by 2030.

Spain imported more than 1.5 million piglets from the Netherlands between January and June 2025, 27% up on the same period in 2024.

Spain slaughtered 53.88 million pigs in 2024 and Catalonia, Aragon and Castile and León were the main producing communities.

The number of piglets weaned per litter continues to increase, with a year-on-year variation of 1.6%.

Exports of U.S. pork trended lower in May, due primarily to steep declines in shipments to China, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

The EU Parliament calls for an independent CAP budget, less red tape, and stronger support for young farmers beyond 2027.

The increase was driven by higher prices across all meat categories, except poultry.

Global maize, sorghum, and barley prices fell month-on-month in June, while wheat prices increased.

The number of pig farms decreased by 3.3% in one year and by 41% in a ten-year comparison.

The “Soja China” initiative targets environmental standards and could strengthen Brazil's leadership in the world's largest market.

The average price of agricultural output in the EU rose by 2.6%, marking a second consecutive quarter of price increases.

The Washington, D.C. office sets out to build on trade and economic relationships with the U.S.

Compared with the previous year, all livestock populations declined.

In the first five months of 2025, Russian exports of pork and offal totaled 130 thousand tons.

The sale of cell-cultured protein for human consumption is prohibited in the state of Texas.

After 28 days without new cases, Brazil regains sanitary status.

The agreement signed by the Ministries of Agriculture of Chile and Colombia aims to collaborate in developing public policies focused on strengthening production and international trade.

The EU ministers value advancements in animal welfare, support the simplification of the CAP, and defend the European agricultural trade balance.

Exports grew by 3% and imports increased by 20%.

Approval of these additional 23 pork processing plants opens further trade opportunities for certain types of U.S. pork products.