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Philippine pork production is expected to decline by double digits in 2020, as African swine fever continues to spread. Imports of pork are likely to increase as demand recovers from the decline seen at the end of 2019.

Robust demand provides incentives for the continued growth of the U.S. livestock and hog sectors over the next ten years, according to USDA's Agricultural Projections to 2029.

The FAO Meat Price Index averaged 182.5 points in January, down from December, marking a break from eleven months of continued increases.

According to AMIS' Market Monitor, geopolitical tensions including the US-China trade agreement along with the rapid spread of coronavirus may impact agriculture markets.

In 2019, the index rose rapidly from April to June, mainly driven by a surge in import demand from Asia, principally China, caused by the spread of the African Swine Fever.