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This year, Russia will produce 4.3 million tons of pork (slaughter weight), which is 9.7% more than last year, the National Union of Pig Breeders predicts.

From January to September, Spanish exports of meat and offal to Vietnam reached a record 19.2 million euros, led mainly by pork.

In the interest of improving animal welfare, UK government unveils plans to end excessively long journeys for animals exported for slaughter and fattening.

China already accounts for 62.3% of total exports of pork and pork products from the EU.

Export volume of pork and pork products increased by 42% between January and September 2020.

ASF in Germany has significantly reduced the number of Danish slaughter pigs destined for Germany, increasing the number of pigs to be slaughtered by Danish Crown, which has been forced to set two different prices.

China continues to be the main receiver and the state of Santa Catarina remains the main Brazilian exporter.

The surplus in the agrifood product trade balance increases in Mexico. Pork was one of the products with the highest international demand.

Hog slaughter in Canada is up slightly from 2019 while exports have increased 18% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2020.

Exports of pork and pork products have increased by 19% between January and August. China remains the main destination.

The positive net trade balance remained boosted by continued strong exports of pig meat, wheat and coarse grains.

The FAO forecasts global coarse grains and oilcrop production in 2020 to increase to record levels.

An expected drop in pig meat production, mostly in Asia due to ASF, is responsible for much of the foreseen 0.5% downturn in global meat production in 2020.

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.