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As a result of the severe drought that affected South American soybean crops, the region is expected to reduce its share of the international markets for the oilseed and its derivatives.

The final results of the swine census published by Destatis as of November 3, 2021 show that the drop in pig inventory is somewhat less than expected based on the preliminary results reported in December.

Greater Rosario is expected to receive 31.2 million tons of domestic soybeans in the 2021/22 marketing year.

The Canadian swine sector will see slaughter levels recover somewhat in 2022 however disease impacts will see a slightly smaller pig crop in 2022 amidst higher losses.

High costs and lasting effects of ASF are expected to push EU pigmeat production downwards in 2022. EU exports should also decrease due to ASF issues in spite of recovering exports to the UK.

China's pork production is expected to increase 5% and imports to decline.

U.S. hog inventory is down 2% from March 2021 and down 3% from December 1, 2021.

The National Pork Producers Council argues that Proposition 12 violates the U.S. Constitution’s Commerce Clause.

Despite an increase in domestic supply and a drop in exports, per capita pork consumption in Argentina increased by just 1.5% compared to 2020.

The total EU27 pig inventory is at a 10-year low.

The Mexican swine industry saw favorable performance, with strong demand and higher prices.

Russia and Ukraine play an important role in global food production and supply. In view of the current crisis, FAO has published the main risk factors for food security.

Japan’s 2022 pork production is projected down slightly from 2021, so
expected strong retail demand will be met by greater imports in 2022

Despite the record increase in pork production and value, annual growth stands at 3.82%, below the 8% increase in 2020.

EU pork production is forecast to fall based on slowing Chinese demand combined with rising feed costs. Despite this, the EU is anticipated to be able to maintain (or even increase) its pork export levels in 2022.

An index monitoring pork prices has again dropped below a warning level.