China adjusts target number of sows

China's pork imports plummet as domestic prices fall and supply stabilizes.

The breeding sow inventory stabilizes.

Since May 2014, the number of pig farms in North Rhine-Westphalia has fallen over 34%.

What has the hog production situation been like recently in China? What measures have been taken to stabilize hog production?

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Chinese pork production saw a slight decrease in the first quarter.

Swine and pork production in 2024 will be marginally down as persistently low live hog and pork prices weigh on producers. Pork imports may grow marginally to offset the forecasted decline in domestic pork production.

Products produced after the registration date will be accepted for shipment.

After six years, a Belgian container full of pig heads, ears, and snouts left for China.

In 2023, China imported a total of 2.72 million tons of pork and offal, a 5% decrease from the previous year and half the imports from 3 years ago.

This is how many pigs were sold, how much pork was produced, and how many pigs were in China in 2023.

The Chinese government continues to implement plans to reduce and replace soybean meal in animal feeds.

China's economy continued to recover in November.