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The imports of fresh and refrigerated pork grew by 3.2%.

The volume of imported pork for 2017 registered an increase of 10,65% compared to 2016.

China’s pork imports have been slowing down lately, but are expected to pick up again over the rest of the year, according to RaboResearch’s latest global Pork Quarterly.

During the first nine months of 2017, the drop in pig slaughterings in France was more noticeable than at a European level: -2.7% of heads.

The report presents predictions for the European agricultural markets for 2017 to 2030 for a wide range of agri-food products from meat and meat products to arable crops or milk and milk products to fruit and vegetables.

Rabobank expects animal protein production to increase in all regions, with total production growth once again surpassing the ten-year average.

Post estimates that 2017 swine inventories will increase by three percent due to the favorable level of farm-gate prices and stable feed costs. Swine inventories are expected to continue to grow in 2018, albeit at slower pace than 2017.

On November 17, 2017 the Rosselkhoznadzor representatives held negotiations with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of the Republic of Korea (MAFRA) in Seoul. The parties discussed the procedure for access of Russian meat products to the Korean market.

Progress of the animal health protocols for the export of beef, veal, and fowl and dairy products.

Looking into Q4 2017, global pork supply is expected to increase further, mainly driven by China, the US, Canada, and Brazil. While China’s pork imports have slowed down recently, they are likely to pick up again later this year, according to RaboResearch’s latest global Pork Quarterly.

No decision has yet been made on imports of pork from the United States and pig raisers and traders worried about the possible affect on their income should remain calm, the commerce minister said on Monday.

Thailand’s 12 livestock and agriculture associations have voiced concerns over the negative impact on Thai farmers if the government opens the pork market to the US.

The representatives of the veterinary services of Mexico, Canada and the USA ratified their commitment for keeping the health status in the region with the aim of providing confidence regarding the health certifications.

Post projects Japan’s total hog slaughter in 2017 to sustain at nearly the same level as the previous year at around 16.37 million head.

Today, 21 September, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU and Canada enters into force provisionally.

After a thorough evaluation, APHIS determined that the surveillance, prevention, and control measures implemented by the European Union (EU) and the Republic of Malta are sufficient to minimize the risk of introducing these diseases into the United States. View the determination here.