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Last year, Mexico's global agri-food trade totaled 94.459 billion dollars, 53% of which corresponded to the country's sales to its trading partners, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

The increase in pork production strengthened domestic supply and is reportedly responding to the increase in demand, with per capita consumption around 20 kg/inhabitant.

In 2022, France's pork exports decreased in volume and imports increased.

Mexico's agri-food trade balance with the United States saw a surplus of US$15.266 billion dollars, the highest in five years, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

The figures for 2022 indicate strong domestic demand for pork, which boosted domestic production, imports, and consumption.

Canada and Mexico have recognized the two national organic systems as equivalent.

United States pork exports finished lower year-over-year in 2022 but export value was the third largest on record with record export volumes to Mexico.

There was a strong increase in pork consumption, which was supported by the increase in domestic production and the decrease in international trade in both imports and exports.

According to Rabobank's report, "Global Pork Quarterly Q1 2023," supply is expected to be tight in the first quarter, with consumption facing uncertainty. Global pork trade will likely be limited. Rising inflation and high stock accumulated in 2022 will pressure import needs.

These are the main findings of the latest monthly agri-food trade report published by the European Commission.

In its latest "Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade" report from January 12, the USDA revised the closing figures for 2022 and its estimates for 2023, forecasting an increase in world pork production for this year thanks to an increase in China's domestic supply.

Production and export estimates for Brazil were revised upward, while import volumes for Mexico were revised downward.

Corn production is again forecast lower due to further declines in the U.S., Argentine, and Brazilian crops. For soybeans, a 4 million ton reduction in the Argentine crop is expected due to drought conditions affecting crop yields.

After years of decreasing exports of live pigs, exports increased in 2022, especially to destinations such as Spain and Poland.

UK government has secured the removal of rules banning the export of certain pork products to South Korea.

As a result of a coordinated effort between the National Institute for Drug and Food Surveillance (Invima) and the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA), three Colombian establishments will be able to export frozen pork and canned meatballs in sauce to Singapore.