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Japan’s 2022 pork production is projected down slightly from 2021, so
expected strong retail demand will be met by greater imports in 2022

Meat and meat products from the EU must be imported at border control posts with appropriate certification starting July 1 of this year.

Spanish exports of pork and pork products to China decreased 9.4% in 2021.

The United States agricultural industry posted its highest annual export levels ever recorded in 2021.

The information is from the monthly crop report from the Department of Rural Economics (Deral), of the State Department of Agriculture and Supply.

In 2021, the EU became the leading buyer of Russian products, surpassing China.

Despite the record increase in pork production and value, annual growth stands at 3.82%, below the 8% increase in 2020.

Based on figures from official sources, a consolidation and projection of pork consumption was conducted, with China continuing to be the main consumer.

The FAO Cereal Price Index up 14.8 percent from one year ago.

Pig meat prices edged up, reflecting increased internal demand and scaled-back hog supplies in the EU and USA.

EU pork production is forecast to fall based on slowing Chinese demand combined with rising feed costs. Despite this, the EU is anticipated to be able to maintain (or even increase) its pork export levels in 2022.

An index monitoring pork prices has again dropped below a warning level.

A number of member states called for a more long-term strategy and set of tools to be put in place with a view to improving the EU’s resilience and food sovereignty.

From January 1 to February 6, Russia exported $2.092 billion worth of agricultural products, down 15% from the same period last year ($2.468 billion).

Ukraine is among the world's leading producers and exporters of corn, wheat, and barley.