Swine news - Economy

Canada is still contending with backlogged pigs from slaughterhouse shut-downs due to COVID-19. Find out what implications this will have on 2021 production and trade.

USDA and CFIA establish a protocol to minimize trade disruptions in the event of an ASF detection in feral swine.

Squeezed between weakening pork prices and skyrocketing feed prices, will Ukrainian pork producers be able to sustain growth throughout 2021?

As foodservice and tourism activities resume after a slow year due to COVID-19, how will Australian pork production and consumption fare in 2021?

A summary of the Peruvian pork industry: current pork consumption, pig production, and market opportunities.

USDA foresees Japan's swine stocks expanding in 2021 while pork imports plateau after a strong 2020.

Sales to countries in Asia, Africa, and South America are on the rise.

Commission launches consultation on future plans to ensure food supply and security in times of crisis.

USDA predicts a decline in China's pork imports this year as the country's pork production recovers.

The temporary suspension will allow some EU agri-food exports to the U.S. to begin to recover, including pork.

U.S. pork exports opened 2021 below the large volumes posted a year ago, according to January data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

Through intensive negotiations, the Federal Ministry has succeeded in getting some third countries to accept regionalization.

Exports of slaughter pigs increased 85.7% in 2020 and pork exports increased 36.5%.

In 20 years, the EU has gone from exporting just over 58,000 tonnes to China to over 3 million tonnes, a 5,400% increase.

IFEEDER study reveals how COVID-19 has affected the livestock feed industry.

According to a USDA GAIN report, 2021 should be another record year for swine production in Brazil despite high production costs.

Here's how the situation looks in regards to exports, consumption, and production costs.

The backlog of pigs for slaughter in Germany has been reduced so that it no longer puts pressure on the market.

Effective March 15, Danish Crown will eliminate the quotas for hog deliveries which were introduced in November 2020.

In just 5 years, Spain has increased its pork production by 20%.

The agreement protects around 200 iconic European and Chinese agri-food names against imitation and usurpation introducing consumers to guaranteed, authentic products from two regions with rich culinary and cultural traditions.

Fresh and processed pork from Brazil can now be shipped to Cambodia.

In 2020, Spanish imports of live pigs increased by 41.6% compared to 2019.

Singapore has worked on a regionalization arrangement for ASF, allowing imports of pork from certain areas of Germany.