Page 58 of articles about exports in Swine news

For the full calendar year, pork exports were down 2 percent from a year ago in volume (2.13 million mt) and 16 percent lower in value ($5.58 billion).

Between January and September 2015, the pigmeat, offal, and fats exports (EU + third countries) exceeded 1.11 million tonnes, a record figure that implied a growth by 14.5%.

Chinese pork imports rose 38% in 2015, compared with 2014, totalling 778,000 tonnes.

Following a successful inspection last September by Ukrainian authorities, 15 additional Canadian beef and pork establishments are now eligible to export, bringing the current total to 27.

In the first nine months of 2015 the exports fell by 8%.

After 10 years of negotiations, Brazil has finally been authorised to export, for the first time, pork to Korea.

The Canadian pork industry estimates that gaining access to this new market could be worth $2 million in the first year.

ABPA data show that pork exports from Brazil (considering all products, including fresh and processed) increased by 9.7% in 2015.

In 2015, 55% of the Chilean pork was exported, so the Chilean industry has become established as a leader in meat exports.

Director-General Roberto Azevêdo hailed as the “most significant outcome on agriculture” in the organization’s 20-year history.

The omnibus bill repealed the country of origin labeling (COOL) requirements for muscle cuts of beef and pork.

With this renewed access for U.S. red meat and poultry products, U.S. exports to South Africa could generate $75 million of shipments annually.

Japan announced the opening of its market to Brazilian thermally processed beef, pork, lamb and goat products.

Pork exports were down 3 percent year-over-year in volume to 177,191 metric tons.

According to the data published by the ABPA, it is expected that pork production in Brazil reaches 3,643 million tonnes this year.

Canada will be able to retaliate in the amount of C$1.054 billion, while Mexico will be able to retaliate in the amount of US$227.7 million, once final WTO authorization is obtained.