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In the fourth quarter of 2022, Brazilian pig slaughter increased 2.7% compared to the same period of the previous year.

Mexico's agri-food trade balance with the United States saw a surplus of US$15.266 billion dollars, the highest in five years, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

The figures for 2022 indicate strong domestic demand for pork, which boosted domestic production, imports, and consumption.

The commission was urged to ensure the supply of fertilisers, take action to bring down prices, and increase the EU’s strategic autonomy in fertilisers.

This year's first stockpiling work for state pork reserves is underway.

Canada and Mexico have recognized the two national organic systems as equivalent.

United States pork exports finished lower year-over-year in 2022 but export value was the third largest on record with record export volumes to Mexico.

Slaughterhouses produced around 4.5 million tons of pork in 2022.

There was a strong increase in pork consumption, which was supported by the increase in domestic production and the decrease in international trade in both imports and exports.

World prices of rice and maize rose, while those of barley and wheat fell in January.

Global pig meat prices fell slightly in January due to ample supplies of slaughter-ready pigs and lower-than-expected imports by China.

According to Rabobank's report, "Global Pork Quarterly Q1 2023," supply is expected to be tight in the first quarter, with consumption facing uncertainty. Global pork trade will likely be limited. Rising inflation and high stock accumulated in 2022 will pressure import needs.

The Swine Production Cost Index in Brazil reached record highs in 2022.