In 2020, Spanish imports of live pigs from the European Union totaled 2,769,850 head, an increase of 41.6% compared to 2019 and +114% compared to the previous 4-year average.
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Source: MAPA
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As for imports of breeding animals, in 2020 Spain imported 128,927 head. The number of finishing pigs imported totaled 1,779,097 animals, coming mainly from Holland (75%), Portugal (15%), and Denmark (7%).
Regarding pigs for slaughter, Spain imported a total of 861,826 animals, with the main countries of origin being France (37%), Portugal (31%), and Holland (13%).
February 25, 2021/ 333 Staff with data from MAPA.