U.S. breeding sow inventory remained above 6 million in December 2024
Total swine inventory decreased slightly but was higher than in 2023.
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Germany: Number of pig farms continues to decline
The number of pig farms decreased by 3.4%, or 600 farms, in one year and by 41.7%, or 11,200 farms, in ten years.
Brazil: Pork demand steady in 2024
Foreign demand for pork remained strong throughout 2024 and Brazilian exports reached new records.
China's annual pork production down for the first time in four years
China's pork production decreased by 1.5% in 2024.
The 10 most-read articles in 2024
Of the 122 articles published on Pig333 last year by world-renowned authors, these were the ten most-read. You won't want to miss a single one.
Irish pigmeat production and exports grew in 2024
The Irish pigmeat sector recorded a modest recovery in exports during 2024, despite a highly competitive market environment for pork internationally.
Smithfield and HD3 Farms sign agreement for independent pork production
Smithfield has signed an agreement with VisionAg, LLC, an affiliate of HD3 Farms, one of the largest wean-to-finish and finishing growers in the U.S., to supply hogs to the company as an independent pork producer.
Thailand's swine production in 2024 and expectations for 2025
Thailand's pig production increased last year as the country recovered from African swine fever. Pork imports and exports increased.
Review of a positive year in the Spanish market
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.
Corn and soybeans: projections for the 2024/2025 USDA – December
Compared to November's report, U.S. corn exports are forecasted higher, lowering grain stocks, while global soy output rises, led by Argentina's growth.
Market projections for EU meat until 2035
The European Commission has released its latest EU agricultural outlook report, which presents the market projections for EU agriculture until 2035.
Market projections for EU arable crops until 2035
The European Commission has released its latest EU agricultural outlook report, which presents the market projections for EU agriculture until 2035.
Global pig meat production to decrease slightly in 2024
The contraction in production in China, coupled with marginal declines in Thailand and Canada, is expected to offset growth in other key producing regions.
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.
Portugal sees increased imports of pigs, pork in the first nine months of 2024
Imports of pigs for slaughter increased by 2% between January and September 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
Portugal's pig slaughter increases 2.6% January - September
Pig slaughter in the first nine months of 2024 was up 2.6% year-on-year.