The Spanish pig price is at an annual low. For how long?
The price is not expected to change in the coming weeks, provided nothing extraordinary happens.
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End of cascading declines?
Spain has had three consecutive months of declines, which have resulted in a 14% decrease. Despite this, Spain continues to lead pig prices in the EU. The question is how far these decreases will continue.
Poland: Further decrease in the number of pig herds with a stabilizing population
Of the newly established farms, most keep up to 5 animals.
United States: Contraction of sow inventory continues
However, the number of weaned pigs is increasing, thus contributing to the increase in market hogs.
Peru's pork imports increased in 2023
There were significant increases in imports of pork products and by-products from Chile and the U.S. and considerable volumes of Brazilian pork.
Portugal's pig exports up and pork exports down in Q1
Pig exports (for finishing and slaughter) increased by 19.5% in the first quarter of 2024, from 146,624 head in 2023 to 175,140 in 2024.
Portugal: Imports of pigs for slaughter on the rise
The import of pigs for slaughter increased by 9.6% and meat and meat product imports increased by 3.9% in the first quarter of 2024.
Portugal's pig slaughter increases in the first quarter
There was a 1.8% increase in the total number of pigs slaughtered (+17,272 head), from 944,829 pigs slaughtered in the first quarter of 2023 to 962,101 head in 2024.
China: Profitability in second quarter as production decreases
What has the hog production situation been like recently in China? What measures have been taken to stabilize hog production?
World pig farming: Updated estimates for 2024 from USDA
In its latest report "Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade" released on April 11, the USDA revised its estimates for 2024, forecasting a decrease in world pork production, which would be due to lower production in China, offset by increases expected in the United States, European Union, and Brazil.
China's pork production down in first quarter
According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Chinese pork production saw a slight decrease in the first quarter.
Decisive Holy Week, price limits
We will see if the spring market begins at Easter, as is tradition, or if it is delayed due to these dates falling too early.
China's pork production increased while pig inventory shrank in 2023
This is how many pigs were sold, how much pork was produced, and how many pigs were in China in 2023.
Vietnam's pig production, trade, and market conditions in 2023
Pig farming accounts for over 62% of the total meat output of domestically produced livestock in the country.
How pork production has evolved over the last 25 years
This year 333 celebrated its 25th anniversary. Let's look back and see how the industry has evolved in the top-producing countries over the past 25 years.