Swine news - Economy

World wheat prices were broadly stable in January, while maize prices continued downward and barley prices increased modestly.

The decline mainly reflected lower international pig meat prices.

Rabobank sees global pork markets in 2026 defined by tightening herds, shifting trade policies, and persistent disease pressures.

Exports of U.S. pork remained relatively strong in November but were below the large total reported in November 2024.

Kogi State begins upgrading nine livestock markets to modernise trade, boost security, improve animal health and strengthen the livestock economy.

While Chinese imports of pork products in 2025 decreased by 8.5%, pork production increased to more than 59 million tons.

Pig farmers in Nigeria seek government backing to expand pig production, strengthen the value chain and drive economic growth.

Pork production increased by 4% year-on-year.

In 2025, ASF evolved unevenly in Europe, with a slight upturn in domestic pigs and a significant increase in wild boar, which continue to act as the main reservoir of the virus. Of particular note was the emergence of the disease in Spain.

Prices declined across all meat categories, with those of bovine and poultry meats falling the most.

International wheat prices declined while maize and sorghum prices rose.

Livestock production accounts for about 4.5 percent of Côte d’Ivoire’s agricultural gross domestic product and roughly 2 percent of national GDP.

Senegal is boosting local animal feed production to cut imports, empower smallholder farmers, and grow agribusiness.

The United States hog and pig inventory was up 1% from year-ago levels.

Value record for Mexico led strong September performance for U.S. pork.

The Commission's EU Agricultural Outlook report presents projections for EU cereals markets until 2035.

The European Commission's latest EU Agricultural Outlook report presents projections for the EU pig meat market until 2035.

Two new secondary outbreaks have been reported with a total of 10 positive wild boars located near the outbreaks reported previously.

The final tariffs will apply to European pork export companies for the next five years.

Nigeria reaffirms commitment to evidence-based policies to modernise the livestock sector, boost economic growth, during Botswana envoy’s visit.

A slight increase of 0.4% in compound feed production is expected in the EU in 2025, compared to 2024, despite economic and regulatory challenges.

The Ministry of Agriculture has updated restrictions on exports of Spanish pork products, including new developments for Japan and the US.

Update on the markets that have lifted some of their initial restrictions on Spanish pork due to the ASF outbreak.

Global wheat, maize, barley, and sorghum prices rose.