China doubles volume of its pork imports in 2020
Despite the recovery of the pig population, China continues to increase its pork imports, reaching 4 million tonnes, double the imports from 2019.
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Significant increase in Chinese corn imports expected
All forecasts indicate that China will significantly increase its corn imports, placing it among the world's largest importers.
Evolution of the pig industry in Argentina: Reaching milestones with a long way to go
A summary of how the Argentine pig industry has grown, looking at production, imports, exports. What are projections like for the future?
Japan accepts Hungary's ASF regionalization for pork
Hungary becomes the first country affected by African swine fever with which Japan has agreed on regionalization.
FAO pig meat outlook: trade is rising despite production contraction
Total pig meat exports in the world are forecast to reach 11.1 million t in 2020, up 16% year-on-year.
Brazil: Pork exports see incredible growth in 2020
China continues to be the main receiver and the state of Santa Catarina remains the main Brazilian exporter.
Canada: Pig slaughter, pork imports, exports all up in 2020
Hog slaughter in Canada is up slightly from 2019 while exports have increased 18% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2020.
EU agri-food trade sustains growth during January-July 2020
The positive net trade balance remained boosted by continued strong exports of pig meat, wheat and coarse grains.
FAO biannual outlook on coarse grains and oilcrops
The FAO forecasts global coarse grains and oilcrop production in 2020 to increase to record levels.
FAO biannual outlook for global meat production
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.
UK far from self-sufficient in pig meat, implications for lockdown and Brexit
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.
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.
Philippines lifts temporary ban on pork and pig imports from Belgium
Following Belgium's self-declared "ASF free" status, the Philippines has lifted the temporary ban on the import of domestic pigs, pork, and semen originating from Belgium.
Brazil suspends corn and soybean tariffs
Tariffs will be cut to zero for two of the country's most important grains, corn and soybeans, in order to maintain the balance in the supply of these products in the domestic market.
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.