UK and Japan sign historic free trade agreement

Swine production to increase in 2022 following a rebound in the sow population. Pork production is expected to increase 2% to meet strong demand for domestic pork.

UK launches first ever action plan to improve the welfare and conservation of animals.

Pig meat shipments fell by nearly a half in January compared to year-ago levels.

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

Imports of pig meat into Japan fell by 6% in 2020, largely driven by decreased volumes imported from the EU.

Hungary becomes the first country affected by African swine fever with which Japan has agreed on regionalization.

UK secures ‘listed status’ to continue live animal and meat exports to the EU.

RUMA reports antibiotic usage in the UK pig sector has dropped by 60%, but aims to further reduce use by 2024.

Legislation setting out how farmers and land managers in England will be rewarded in future with public money for “public goods” passes into law.

The United Kingdom imports 60% of its pig meat. This has implications for both how the market responds to coronavirus related national lockdowns and the upcoming end of the Brexit transition period.

Clean pig slaughterings in the United Kingdom reached 964,000 head in July 2020.

Foodservice closures and logistical challenges have not thwarted pigmeat demand. Heavy carcass weights increased production.

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.