China to import less pork in 2021
USDA predicts a decline in China's pork imports this year as the country's pork production recovers.
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USDA predicts a decline in China's pork imports this year as the country's pork production recovers.
Sales to countries in Asia, Africa, and South America are on the rise.
U.S. pork exports opened 2021 below the large volumes posted a year ago, according to January data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
The temporary suspension will allow some EU agri-food exports to the U.S. to begin to recover, including pork.
Through intensive negotiations, the Federal Ministry has succeeded in getting some third countries to accept regionalization.
According to a USDA GAIN report, 2021 should be another record year for swine production in Brazil despite high production costs.
IFEEDER study reveals how COVID-19 has affected the livestock feed industry.
In 20 years, the EU has gone from exporting just over 58,000 tonnes to China to over 3 million tonnes, a 5,400% increase.
Exports of slaughter pigs increased 85.7% in 2020 and pork exports increased 36.5%.
The backlog of pigs for slaughter in Germany has been reduced so that it no longer puts pressure on the market.
Here's how the situation looks in regards to exports, consumption, and production costs.
In just 5 years, Spain has increased its pork production by 20%.
Effective March 15, Danish Crown will eliminate the quotas for hog deliveries which were introduced in November 2020.
The agreement protects around 200 iconic European and Chinese agri-food names against imitation and usurpation introducing consumers to guaranteed, authentic products from two regions with rich culinary and cultural traditions.
It seems that the deficit in China will last all year and the flow of exports from Spain to this large Asian country will not let up...
Fresh and processed pork from Brazil can now be shipped to Cambodia.