After the six-year embargo, how is Russia's agri-food industry doing?
Over the past six years, Russia has reduced its food imports by a third - from $43.3 billion in 2013 to $30 billion in 2019. Pork imports have shrunk tenfold.
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Singapore opens its market for Brazilian pork offal
Singapore, already a major importer of Brazilian pork, increased its purchases in 2020.
US pork exports remain on record pace at mid-year despite challenges
June exports of U.S. pork fell below year-ago levels for the first time in 2020, but exports remain on record pace for the year, according to USDA data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Delay in Argentina/China memorandum signing
This delay affects the start of a project that aims to see Argentine pork production increase by 40% in 4 years.
FAO predicts another decline in global pig meat for 2020
World pig meat output is forecast to record a sharp contraction for the second year in a row, according to the FAO Food Outlook biannual report on global food markets.
Belgian pork production and exports continue to decrease
During the first five months of this year, pig slaughter has decreased by 2.6% and exports between January and April have decreased 30%.
Brazil foresees growth in grain and protein production in the next decade
According to a study by MAPA, grain production will reach 318 million tons in 2029/2030. Animal protein production will increase by 23.8%.
Argentina sets a new record for pork exports
Pork shipments were up 55% in the first half of the year, while consumption reached an all-time high in June.
Taiwan to ease restrictions on pork and beef imports from the US
Taiwan to set permissible ractopamine residue levels for imported pork.
Myanmar opens its market to Brazilian pork
The opening of the market already has an International Health Certificate (CSI) published in the Brazilian Ministry's system.
Brazil: Santa Catarina leads national pork exports in first half of 2020
The largest pork producing state in Brazil, Santa Catarina, continues to increase shipments in 2020.
EU agrifood trade: Pig meat export value up in first trimester of 2020
The positive trade balance of EU27 agrifood was boosted by continued strong exports of pig meat, wheat, and coarse grains in the first four months of 2020.
Brazil sees increased demand for meat export certificates
The demand for sanitary certification for the export of animal products from Brazil increased 11% in June.
China restricts imports from slaughterhouses with COVID-19
Chinese Customs has asked some companies that have had COVID-19 outbreaks among their workers to stop sending their meat exports.
The EU foresees an increase in pig production in 2020
Pigmeat production is expected to increase slightly in 2020. It will be supported by favourable prices, return of consumer demand and solid export prospects.
Mexico: Expanding pork exports to China
Currently, Mexico exports frozen pork to China. Expanding to fresh chilled meat would be a major advancement.