Sharp drop in prices!
Pig prices in the European markets deteriorated significantly last week. The German market was the only one to hold out.
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China surpasses 3 million tons of imported pork
The total amount of pork imported during the first 9 months of this year has reached 3,280,000 t.
US pork exports remain on record pace through third quarter
Through the first three quarters of the year, United States pork exports were 16% ahead of last year’s record pace in both volume and value according to USMEF.
Portugal: Exports fuel pork sector expansion
Portugal continues to expand its swine sector driven by increasing foreign demand, mainly from Asia. Portuguese live swine exports to Spain have boomed due to tight Spanish hog supplies.
Taiwan eliminates tariffs on pork from Paraguay
Tariffs on pork will be cut from 12.5% to 0%.
COVID-19? But Spain is breaking record after record!
The price of pork in Spain is the highest in Europe, both currently and in terms of the average so far this year (although the downward trend observed is irreversible in the short-term and will continue).
Brazil opens 100 new foreign markets for agricultural products
The work to open foreign markets includes more than just the traditional products of which Brazil is already a major exporter. The most recent market to open is exports of breeding pigs to Colombia.
Argentina to import Russian compound feed
After a lengthy approval process, Argentina's National Animal Health and Quality Service (SENASA) officially authorized the import of compound feed from Russia.
Russia: Meat exports up almost 80% in first 9 months of 2020
Exports of meat for the first nine months of 2020 showed significant growth. Meat and by-products worth $610 million were supplied to foreign markets, 79% more than in the same period last year.
US-China trade deal: Record-breaking US pork exports to China
China has purchased over $23 billion in agricultural products, approximately 71% of its target under the Phase One Agreement.
UK and Japan sign historic free trade agreement
Tariffs on pork to be gradually reduced to 0%.
Argentina: Pork exports increase 63%
Between January and September 2020 exports of Argentine pork products and by-products have increased by 63%, with China being the main destination.
Spanish pig industry: Committing to efficiency and sustainability
Spanish producers should make it a priority to be more efficient and should realize that growth cannot continue indefinitely.
EU agri-food trade back on an upward trend
Despite COVID-19 and uncertainties related to Brexit, EU27 agri-food trade continued to grow in the first six months of 2020, the net trade balance boosted by continued strong exports of pig meat.
Global pork production will be up in 2021, USDA forecasts global trade
Global pork production forecast to be higher in 2021 due to recovery from both ASF and COVID-19. Demand from China to fall 6% and US production expected to be up slightly.
EU pigmeat production will grow less than expected in 2020
The latest short-term outlook report for EU agricultural markets, by the European Commission, presents trends and prospects for cereals, oilseeds, and pigmeat.