Swine news - Economy

FEFAC’s national feed industry associations confirmed significant adverse impacts from repeated heatwaves in many EU Member States.

Cepea anticipates pork supply will strengthen in the third quarter of 2026, amid the sector's preparation for end-of-year demand.

Pig slaughter in Portugal in the first half of 2026 increased by 4.2% year-on-year in the total number of pigs slaughtered (+84,202 head).

The ban applies to beef, poultry meat, equine meat, aquaculture products, eggs, honey and casings.

The most recent figures from the Porkcolombia - FNP Association show generalized growth of the Colombian pig inventory, with the commercial industrial sector being the most dynamic segment in the country.

The new Inter-American Knowledge Exchange Platform seeks to connect governments, research centers, and the private sector in the region.

Including pork in school lunches can contribute to providing students with more diverse and nutritionally adequate meals.

Four of the ten months with the highest pork imports in the 2022–2026 series—and four of the ten highest export months—occurred during the first half of 2026.

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

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.

Pork production was 0.5% higher than in the same period last year.

The livestock subsector advanced 2%, driven by poultry production.

The Philippines’ swine inventory stood at 8.93 million head at the end of June 2026, down 1% from a year earlier.

Over the last 20 years, Flanders' pig inventory has decreased by 43%.

According to researchers at Cepea, demand for pork typically weakens in the second half of the month due to the population’s lower purchasing power, which, in turn, reduces demand for live hogs.

Mexico’s pork trade in the first half of 2026 showed contrasting trends on two fronts: exports gained ground, driven by demand from Japan, while the value of imports fell significantly amid a widespread decline in international prices. Spain was no longer a major supplier.

The tool streamlines management, strengthening oversight and transparency in the meat supply chain. It is already in use at pilot facilities and will begin to be rolled out nationwide.

Costa Rica’s swine industry closed the first half of 2026 on a strong note, driven by a more than 8% increase in hog slaughter and accelerating imports.

In France, pork consumption is expected to increase by 2.7% by 2025, while imports now cover 29% of consumption.

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.

Pork exports are expected to grow by up to 5.9%; initial projections indicate further expansion in 2027.

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

USDA is making available $35 million for partnerships to respond to the threat feral swine pose to American agriculture, landscapes and human and livestock health.