Swine news - Economy
Germany: Pig population continues to decline
Pig population continues to decline: -2.3% compared with the previous year.
Netherlands: Rise in pork exports to China
In the period January - April 2020, pork exports to China more than doubled.
Over half of UK pork exports destined for China in April
For the first time China accounted for more than half of UK fresh and frozen pork exports in April. Overall export was up, and import prices remained higher than last year.
COVID-19: Boosting aid for farmers from the EU rural development fund
France: First quarter pork exports up
During the first three months of 2020, the volume of French pork exports to the EU and third countries increased.
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Record cereal and grain production forecast, oilseeds drop
Vietnam: Efforts continue to restock national pig herd following ASF
China suspends pork imports from COVID-19-hit German slaughterhouse
Chinese customs halted pork imports from the German company, Tönnies, where hundreds of slaughterhouse workers have tested positive for COVID-19.
Germany: Tönnies slaughterhouse temporarily closes due to COVID-19
The Tönnies administration together with the Gütersloh district authorities decided on Wednesday to temporarily close the Rheda meat processing plant.
Where is the US pig market sitting after COVID-19 disruptions?
U.S. pork processing capacity utilization still reduced following COVID-19-related disruptions, sow and boar slaughter up from last year, April exports strong.
Hong Kong to receive first shipments of Colombian pork
Hong Kong joins the Ivory Coast in receiving its first shipment of pork from Colombia.
The Netherlands: more than 400 pig farms will receive aid to end production
A total of 502 requests have been received, of which 407 meet the required conditions.
World total meat production is forecast to contract in 2020
World total meat production is forecast to fall by 1.7 percent in 2020. World pig meat output is forecast to record a sharp contraction.
EU: Despite challenges, pork and other agri-foods saw export growth in February
EU pork exports to China were exceptionally high in February. Export and import numbers for wheat, grains, and oil seeds.
Colombia exports pork to the Ivory Coast for the first time
After the Angolan market opened last year, the Ivory Coast will now be the second African market to open its borders to Colombian pork.
US pork facilities are now operating at 95% following shutdowns due to COVID-19
France: pork trade surplus increases
In 2019, the trade surplus for livestock products was EUR 600 million, an increase of EUR 103 million, after several years of decline.
Brazil: More than 700 establishments now authorized for export
Since January 2019, Brazil has opened more than 65 markets and authorized more than 700 establishments to export agricultural products.
Spain:Quarterly pork production increases again
Mexican meat exports in 2019
In 2019, Mexico exported more than 221,000 tonnes of certified meat and bee products to 65 countries.
France strengthens meat origin labelling
Labelling of the origin of pork, poultry, sheep, goat, and minced meat will be mandatory for dining and food service.
China expects a decline in pork production
