Swine news - Economy

The agreement with Japan reassures and expands opportunities in the second leading export destination for U.S. beef and pork.

South Africa faces economic uncertainty as the US announces a 30% tariff on exports, pressuring the country to finalize a trade deal before August 1, 2025.

The OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2025-2034 gives market developments and medium-term projections for world meat markets.

Nigeria’s new Livestock Ministry seeks to reform the sector, boost productivity, and create export opportunities for livestock products.

South Africa risks its pork industry to protect citrus exports as US trade demands market access for pork despite PRRS disease concerns.

Exports of U.S. pork trended lower in May, due primarily to steep declines in shipments to China, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

Nigeria and Brazil plan partnership in agriculture and livestock to boost jobs and economy after Brazilian diplomat visits Kebbi State.

Global maize, sorghum, and barley prices fell month-on-month in June, while wheat prices increased.

The increase was driven by higher prices across all meat categories, except poultry.

Approval of these additional 23 pork processing plants opens further trade opportunities for certain types of U.S. pork products.

Shipments to China increased by 10%, while exports to other destinations such as Japan and the United Kingdom decreased.

Due in part to a sharp decline in shipments to China, April exports of U.S. pork trended lower than a year ago, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

The anti-dumping investigation on imports of pork and pork by-products originating from the European Union has been extended.

Global maize, sorghum, barley, and wheat prices declined while rice prices increased.

The increase was driven by higher international prices for bovine, ovine, and pig meats, which more than offset a decline in poultry meat quotations.

The production, sale, promotion, and distribution of laboratory-grown or cultivated meat is now prohibited in the state of Nebraska.

The new Fair Dealing Obligations (Pigs) Regulations have been signed into law with the intention of ensuring greater fairness and transparency across the pig supply chain.

The manufacturing and sale of lab-grown meat in Montana has been banned.

The state of Indiana establishes a two-year moratorium on the sale of cultivated meat products.

The trade surplus narrowed to EUR 3 billion, reflecting increased import costs.

The severe shortage in swine production, combined with strong consumer demand, has made it increasingly difficult to keep pork prices down.