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The appearance of a case of foot and mouth disease aggravated the fall in the German pig price with direct repercussions on prices in neighboring countries.
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The appearance of a case of foot and mouth disease aggravated the fall in the German pig price with direct repercussions on prices in neighboring countries.
Foreign demand for pork remained strong throughout 2024 and Brazilian exports reached new records.
China's pork production decreased by 1.5% in 2024.
Results will depend on whether China expands the list of Russian suppliers.
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Agricultural production reached a record value of 68.43 billion euros, 4.3% more than in 2023.
Following the confirmation of a case of foot and mouth disease in Germany, more countries have implemented measures to prevent the entry of the disease.
November U.S. pork exports posted year-over-year gains, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
The Irish pigmeat sector recorded a modest recovery in exports during 2024, despite a highly competitive market environment for pork internationally.
Thailand's pig production increased last year as the country recovered from African swine fever. Pork imports and exports increased.
By contrast, pig meat prices declined, underpinned by weaker-than-expected consumer demand in the European Union ahead of the winter holidays.
The price of pork has remained well above the cost price throughout the year, with declines from the peak (1.848 euros per kilo in July) being gradual and controlled, allowing slaughterhouses to navigate the autumn with favourable positive margins.
Exports to China had the largest reduction, explained in particular by reductions in exports of pigmeat.
The European Commission has released its latest EU agricultural outlook report, which presents the market projections for EU agriculture until 2035.
Now China is in the top three buyers of Russian pork products. At the end of the year shipments there may approach 50 thousand tons.