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In its latest report "Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade" released on April 11, the USDA revised its estimates for 2024, forecasting a decrease in world pork production, which would be due to lower production in China, offset by increases expected in the United States, European Union, and Brazil.

Parliament and Council reached a new provisional agreement on extending temporary trade measures for Ukraine.

After rising sharply in 2021 and 2022, French pork imports fell in 2023.

Strong recovery in production drives higher crushes and exports in the new season.

European Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on extending trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine.

Swine and pork production in 2024 will be marginally down as persistently low live hog and pork prices weigh on producers. Pork imports may grow marginally to offset the forecasted decline in domestic pork production.

Japan’s pork production will be steady and imports up slightly to meet stable demand in both its retail and food service sectors.

The rise in pork production is forecast to result in a slight increase in exports but lower than usual imports.

According to preliminary data, the pig population in December 2023 was 9769.7 thousand, an increase of 1.5% compared to the same period last year.

Following the detection of the African swine fever virus in imported foodstuffs, the Ministry of Health has urgently reinforced all controls.

In 2023, China imported a total of 2.72 million tons of pork and offal, a 5% decrease from the previous year and half the imports from 3 years ago.

After five years, the Chinese market opens again for Belgian pork.

Spanish imports of Dutch piglets have been increasing steadily, having doubled in five years.

Pig farming accounts for over 62% of the total meat output of domestically produced livestock in the country.