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Decreased production and apparent consumption are expected, as well as greater dynamism in the international pork trade.

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.

The reduction in the number of pigs occurred especially in weaners.

The total swine and market hog inventories recorded increases of nearly 1%, reflecting an increase in the average number of pigs weaned per litter.

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

Swine production is expected to decline in 2025 due to weak demand and a smaller inventory of hogs for slaughter.

The swine inventory in 2025 is expected to grow due to a recovery in the number of sows. Animal health and management techniques could improve the number of pigs per sow per year.

Higher slaughter numbers and carcase weights have helped production in key producing countries, according to AHDB.

Australian pork production is expected to continue to increase in 2025. Despite stable projections for pork imports and exports in 2025, the U.S. has reestablished itself as Australia’s primary source of pork imports.

Pork production in the first seven months of the year grew 2.3% compared to the same period in 2023.

Argentina regains ground in the global soybean meal market, overcoming the effects of the 2023 drought. Consolidation of the sector is essential to maintain global competitiveness.

In the first half of the year pig slaughter decreased by 0.83%.

The African swine fever situation is expected to improve in the second half of 2025.

Compared to the July report, cuts were made to corn production in the European Union and Ukraine, while estimates for the United States and Argentina improved slightly. Global soybean production, trade, and ending stock forecasts increased, supported by increases in the U.S. harvest and exports.