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Swine news - Economy
Less pigs in Germany
France: increase in pork imports and slight decrease in exports
USA: USTR proposes additional duties for European pork and ham
Russia extends ban on EU food imports
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USA: Highest-ever June hog inventory reported
As of June 1, there were 75.5 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms. This is the highest June 1 inventory of all hogs and pigs since estimates began in 1964.
EU and Mercosur reach agreement on trade
EU: significant increase in the value of pork meat exports
UK: Pig producers Q1 margins down to lowest level since 2012
According to AHBD Pork, on average, producers were losing £11 per pig sold (-13p/kg). This is the most significant loss-making period since Q3 2012.
Canadian pork exports to China temporarily suspended
ASF in China: the prices of pork make inflation soar
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Argentina: First seminar on pork held together with China
Russian pork production and export on rise
EU: recommendations on improving the Single Market for food
Brazil increases pig slaughterings
African Swine Fever affects China's pork consumption
Strong exports keep EU agri-food net trade balance in the positive
There were big shifts in export values this month, with notable increases in exports of pork meat fresh chilled or frozen.
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FAO Meat Price Index: pig meat price quotations continued to rise
The FAO Meat Price Index was up marginally in May as pig meat price quotations continued to rise amid strong import demand from East Asia.
Spain: new increase in pork production
Mexico foresees an increase in meat production
European pork exports in the first trimester of 2019
Between January and March of 2019, the European pork exports have increased by more than 9%.
Portugal: data on the pig slaughterings in the first trimester 2019
Important increase in pork imports in China
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