Swine news - Economy

The federal court struck down a USDA provision allowing for faster harvest facility line speeds.

In the first four months of the year, pig production (for slaughter) in live weight increased by 2.1% to 1.6 million tons.

The Nutrition Report 2021 highlights that meat consumption is falling in Germany and animal welfare is gaining importance.

Export revenue rose 14% to $207 million, of which pork accounted for 45%.

The data are from the Livestock Production Statistics report, published by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE).

Trade is concentrated in Asia, which accounts for 78% of these traded volumes, and particularly in China.

EU exports continue to grow, with increases in practically all destinations. Increased exports to the Philippines stand out.

Brazilian exports of pork (fresh and processed) reached 351,800 tons.

USDA perspectives from the 2021 China Feed Industry Expo and Conference.

After pushback to an executive order lowering tariff rates of pork, a compromise reduces market access gains.

Between January and February, Spain exported 42% of the value of exports to the Philippines for all of 2020.

China's Ministry of Agriculture released its "China Agriculture Outlook Report (2021-2030)" late last month.

The social crisis affecting Colombia in recent weeks has halved pork production.

The current pig inventory of Poland is at levels seen 70 years ago.

The minimum access volume for pork imports has been raised amid the shortage of supply caused by the spread of African swine fever.

The facility will be built in the city of Assis Chateaubriand, Paraná, and will have the capacity to slaughter 15,000 animals per day.

The European Commission has approved financial support schemes for Slovenia and Latvia to support pig farmers affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

The main pork market indicators show strong performance compared to the same quarter last year.

After the relaxation of ASF restrictions, all commercial pig farms in Bulgaria can now sell their pork to the rest of the EU.

The meat price index has risen seven consecutive months with pig meat quotations firming.

Dutch exports of finishing pigs have decreased by almost 45% due to a significant decrease in shipments to Germany, the leading destination.

U.S. pork exports in March posted the highest monthly value on record and set new volume records.

The value of exports to China rosen, driven by growing demand for pig meat and coarse grains, as well as rapeseed and sunflower oils.

Rabobank expects a gradual recovery in the pig herd, yet higher raising costs and demand uncertainty are expected to moderate the pace of growth. See the market summary for China, the U.S, Europe, and Brazil.