Portugal: pig slaughter decreases in 2019
The slaughter of pigs in Portugal fell by 0.7% (-30,089 head) in 2019. Slaughter weight increased by 1.1%.
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EU: Large increase in pork exports with Spain leading and China as the main destination
European exports have increased by more than 20%. China continues to be the main destination and Spain the main exporter.
Mexico: agricultural exports increase in value
In 2019, agricultural and agro-industrial exports generated US$37.8 billion, an annual increase of 8.59 percent.
Brazil and Argentina: cooperation in the agricultural sector
The two countries approved model certificates for the export of Brazilian boar semen.
Taiwan bans the import of Italian pork, pigs, and pork products
Taiwan is calling for a ban the entry of Italian pork, live animals, and pork products in light of increased ASF cases on the island of Sardinia.
Hog production picks up in China
China sees its fourth consecutive month of growth in recovering its herds in the wake of ASF.
Mexico works to open new markets for pork products
In order to diversify markets and help farmers obtain better prices for their products, The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is working on opening new export destinations in countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
A decade of growth projected for the U.S. pork sector in the 2020's
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.
Kazakhstan allows imports of Belgian pork again
Kazakhstan has lifted the import ban for Belgian pork previously put in place due to ASF outbreaks.
Costa Rica: First Central American country to export pork to China
This Friday, February 14th, a container with 24,000 kg of pork will set sail from Puerto Caldera to Puerto Shenzhen, Guandong, making Costa Rica the first country in Central America to export this line of processed products to the main world market.
Maximum pig prices in 2019: Were 333 users' predictions correct?
In May 2019 we asked the users of 333 what they expected the maximum price to be in their country. Let's see who was right...
Russia: Pig production increased in 2019
Pig production in 2019 increased by 5.1%.
Slow and steady growth for Mexico in consumption and production of pork
Mexico continues to increase production to meet consumer's growing demand for pork. Exports for 2020 are forecast at a record high.
Portugal: more companies will be able to export pork to China
Five more national facilities have been approved for the export of pig meat to the People's Republic of China.
EU-Vietnam free trade deal approved by Parliament
EU a step closer to region-to-region trade with Southeast Asia, eliminating tariffs on pork.
China's efforts to stabilize pork supply in the wake of the coronavirus epidemic
The Ministry of Commerce is responding quickly to ensure a sufficient pork supply during the coronavirus epidemic.