Strong pork export value for U.S. in July
July pork exports were driven mainly by growth in Mexico, Central America, Colombia and the Philippines.
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Difficult financial outlook for UK pig producers
The first half of 2021 represents the worst financial situation for pig producers, across a six-month period, on record.
Japan expected to see increased production in 2022
Swine production to increase in 2022 following a rebound in the sow population. Pork production is expected to increase 2% to meet strong demand for domestic pork.
Mexico opens doors to imports of British pork
The Mexican market is now open for British pork for the first time, which means a potential boost of £50m for the UK over the first five years of trade.
More bountiful US corn and soybean production this year, predicts USDA
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service forecasted soybean and corn production up from 2020.
Spanish agri-food exports hit an all-time record high
Agri-food and fishery exports reached an all-time high in 2020, driven by foreign sales of pork and fruit.
Germany: Pork production continues to decline
In the first half of 2021, German pork production decreased by 1.2% compared to the same period of the previous year.
Global pig meat prices fell in August in part due to decreased purchases from China
According to the FAO meat price index, global pig meat prices fell in August due while bovine, ovine, and poultry meat rose.
U.S. to establish animal disease protection zone, safeguarding trade if ASF reaches island territories
US preparing to establish foreign animal disease protection zone to safeguard Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and the entire U.S. swine industry.
Belgium: Japan lifts embargo on pork meat
The lifting of the Japanese embargo is particularly significant as Japan represents an important market for the Belgian pork sector.
Growth ahead for the Brazilian swine industry
USDA predicts growth for Brazil's pig and pork production in 2021 and 2022.
Brazilian soybean meal exports are the highest in 17 years
The foreign demand for Brazilian soybean meal has heated up again.
Russia: Agricultural product exports in the first half of the year up 18%
In the first half of the year, Russia supplied $15 billion worth of food products to foreign markets - an 18% increase over the same period last year.
China's pork production expected to drop 14% in 2022
USDA predicts that pork production in China will decrease in 2022 due to low inventories and a smaller sow herd.
U.S. pork exports continue at record levels in June
U.S. pork exports closed the first half of the year on a strong note, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
Global pig meat prices fell in July while FAO meat price index rose
While poultry, ovine, and bovine meat prices increased, global pork prices fell in July.