Swine news - Economy

The decline reflected lower poultry and pig meat quotations, while bovine and ovine meat prices remained broadly stable.

Logistical constraints and trade disruptions pushed world cereal prices up further in September.

South Africa’s pig industry is seeking greater cooperation between farmers and animal welfare organisations.

EU production in January-April 2026 amounted to 7.6 M tonnes. Both import and export volumes increased.

EU pork production is forecast to decline for the first time since 2023, and exports are projected to be at the lowest level since 2015.

The South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO) used its 2026 AGM and Expo in Pretoria to outline measures focused on risk-based disease control, digital traceability, producer support and animal welfare.

An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Buteba sub-county, Busia District, eastern Uganda, has killed several pigs and caused significant losses for farmers.

South Africa’s pork industry is yet to fully recover from its most challenging animal health year, which was marked by outbreaks of ASF and FMD.

According to ANICE, Spanish pork exports to Japan and Mexico lost nearly €350 million in value in the first half of 2026.

The increase reflected higher poultry, pig and ovine meat prices, which were partly offset by lower bovine meat quotations.

International cereal prices increased across all major grains in August.

Pork exports trended lower in July, but remain higher year-to-date.

Global pork trade has shifted away from a China-driven model toward a more fragmented and regionally distributed market.

Competitive dynamics are reshaping global pork exporter positions. Brazil has surpassed Canada to become the world’s third-largest pork exporter, after the EU and US.

A caterer in Naari, Meru County, Kenya, has transformed leftover food from her catering business into a successful pig-farming enterprise.

During the first six months of the year, Spain produced 2.76 million metric tons of pork (carcass weight), a 3.2% increase over the same period in 2025.

Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has lifted African swine fever (ASF) quarantine restrictions in Kalangala District.

Nigeria has opened its market to a broader range of U.S. red meat.

Rabobank expects U.S. hog slaughter to gradually recover but remain below 2025 levels through the second half of 2026.

Thousands of farmers participating in Uganda’s Parish Development Model (PDM) are set to gain improved access to quality pig breeding stock.

July saw the first monthly decline in 2026, reflecting lower quotations across all meat categories except ovine meat.

Global wheat, maize, and sorghum prices increased while barley prices fell.

Pork production grew by 3.3% in the first half of the year while the swine herd remained stable.

Reinstating Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (mCOOL) for beef and pork would impose significant costs.