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EU pork exports are expected to expand further but at a slower pace (3%) due to increased competition and availabilities in USA and Brazil.

In 2015, the French pig exports fell by 6%.

55% of the pork produced by Chile was exported, reaching USD457 million, so the Chilean pig industry has become established as a meat exports leader.

Due to weak demand and lower unit values, poultry and products are decreased $400 million to $4.8 billion, while pork is forecast $100 million lower to $4.3 billion.

Pork was the most exported meat, with more than 1.25 million tonnes (+18% with respect to 2014) and a value of €2,704 million.

As of December 1st 2015, the Russian pig herd increased by 9.5%, adding up 21.9 million heads.

The main destination by far was China, with a total of 1,109,202 t exported (34% of total exports and an increase of 55% over the previous year.)

Pork production rises over the projection period, with increases also supported by rising slaughter weights.

Spanish swine sector estimates for 2016 a growth of 3.5 percent for total slaughters and of 3.9 percent of pork production.

The highest increases in monthly export values were witnessed for wheat as well as for vegetables and for pork.

During the last Agriculture and Fisheries Council, the Polish delegation briefed the Ministers on the constant difficulties faced by the pig and milk sectors.

The Minister of Agriculture of Japan has informed the SAGARPA of the approval of the Animal Health Exportation Certificate through which the TIF establishments located in any of Mexico's states are eligible for exporting to Japan.

Denmark exported more than 11 million pigs in 2015, which represents an increase of 2% compared to 2014.  

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).

Canadian cattle and swine breeders can immediately begin exporting to this market. Georgian breeders also benefit by gaining access to Canada’s world-class animal genetics.