Page 7 of articles about imports

The Canadian swine herd is forecast to contract in 2024 as sow barns are idled and processing capacity is removed in Eastern Canada.

In the first half of 2023, pig slaughter in Portugal decreased by 6.1%.

The import of pigs for slaughter increased by 18.5% in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.

In addition to the United States, Chile and Brazil stand out among the main suppliers with a share of more than 15% of the total.

Reductions are driven by lower pork exports to non-EU markets, mainly to China, continued high input costs, and imposition of new EU regulations.

Reduced production, higher pig prices, and lower consumer demand has led to a challenging trading marketplace for pig meat in the UK.

The Border Target Operating Model sets out new controls to better protect the UK against security and biosecurity threats and create a world-class border system for trade in goods.

Contrary to the sustained increase that characterized the first quarter, April and May saw decreases in the volume of pork imports.

The processing industry continues to drive the increase in pork imports despite the increase in international prices. Export volumes continue to be affected by the absence of shipments to China.

High carcass prices and strong domestic retail demand will drive greater pork production. Recently lowered tariffs further incentivize imports of certain prepared pork products.

Meat sector representatives claim there is no viable market access for beef and pork.

Despite the expected drop in EU cereal area and reduced yield growth, EU cereal production is due to be higher this year.

Without Russia's participation, the Black Sea Initiative ceases to function as of July 18.

Chinese imports of both pork and offal have increased in the first four months of this year.

Global agricultural and food production are projected to continue to increase over the next ten years, but at a slower pace of growth than the previous decade due to demographic trends, according to the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2023-2032.