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An important step has been taken in expanding the export of Belgian pork products to China.

Between January and September of this year, Chinese imports of pork and offal have decreased by 21%.

International pig meat prices fell the most, reflecting increased slaughter in Western Europe amid weak domestic and foreign demand.

Broad-based growth has pork exports poised to set annual records.

From January to September, Russia exported around 200,000 tons of pork worth approximately USD 430 million.

Millions of tons of grain pass through the Port of Montreal every year with October and November being peak agricultural export months.

French pig production decreased again in 2023, in line with the decreased pig herd. The pig price remained above €2/kg.

Testing for Salmonella in pigs will be suspended as of January 1, 2025.

EU pigmeat production is recovering in some EU countries indicating a mixed trend for the sector. Lower demand from China could slow down EU exports in 2024 and 2025.

Fueled by another outstanding performance from Mexico, August exports of U.S. pork increased year-over-year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

In the first eight months of 2024, Russia exported over 400 thousand tons of meat, 11% more than in the same period last year.

World pig meat prices were unchanged, with global supplies adequately covering increased demand.

The Canadian swine herd is forecast to remain relatively stable in 2025. Slaughter is forecast at one percent above 2024.