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U.S pork exports are projected to rise over the next decade.

The treaty allows a reduction of tariffs on the import of pork and beef by-products for the countries of both blocs.

The pig sector is the first activity in the meat sector in Spain, reaching a value of €5.7 billion/year.

The EU estimates that the sown area of all the cereals would reach levels slightly higher than those of the 2015/16 season, with a total of 57.8 million hectares.

During the first two months of 2016, the Brazilian pork exports amounted 99,300 tonnes (bearing in mind all products, including fresh and processed): 77.5% more than in the same period in 2015.

Germany and Spain recorded increases in non-EU sales of 23% and 30% respectively during the year.

According to the IBGE's data, in 2015 the slaughterings of pigs rose by 5.7% in comparison with 2014.

EU Ambassador Vygaudas Ušackas stressed a great interest of the European Union in resumption of agricultural product export to Russia, in particular of pork.

According to AHDB Pork, January 2016 was another great month for UK pork exports. These increased by 17% to 16,900 tonnes year-on-year, driven by a doubling in shipments to China.

United States inventory of all hogs and pigs on March 1, 2016 was 67.6 million head. This was up slightly from March 1, 2015, but down 1 percent from December 1, 2015.

The European pork exports have started 2016 with a rise by 23.5% in comparison with January 2015.

Pork production in 2015 also increased by 17,000 MT over the 2014 level.

The highest increases in monthly export values were achieved for pork and vegetables.

For Brazil, the opening of this market could entail a USD153,6 million/year business.

EU pork exports are expected to expand further but at a slower pace (3%) due to increased competition and availabilities in USA and Brazil.