Swine news - Economy

China's pork production increased by 4.2% in the first quarter of 2026, driven by higher slaughter numbers and an increase in the pig herd.

Conflict in the Middle East brings limited near-term impact but potential longer-term risks

New retail and USDA data reinforce California Prop. 12’s impact on pork producers and consumers.

The national crop yield is the second-highest on record in the National Supply Company's historical data series.

The main export destinations for Portugal to Asian countries in 2026 are, in volume, China and, in value, Japan.

In its most recent report, "Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade", USDA projects slight growth in global pork production in 2026, driven by developments in the United States, Brazil, China, and Canada, while African swine fever in Spain would continue to put downward pressure on production and exports in the European Union

Dutch piglets exports fell by 4.6% in 2025, with Spain as the main destination after growing by 13.2% and surpassing Germany.

Agreements have been signed on avian influenza and Newcastle, pistachios and dry figs, fertilizers, animal protein, pork, and a memorandum on geographical indications.

U.S. pork targets South Korea’s corporate cafeterias with premium promotions, reaching over 10,500 meals in eight weeks.

The achievement is the result of technical audits by the Singapore Food Agency of the Peruvian sanitary system; the country has 13 regions free of Classical Swine Fever.

Japan led destinations for Santa Catarina pork, accounting for 31.7% of total revenue, followed by the Philippines and China

Canada maintains a stable swine herd while boosting pork production and exports in 2026, driven by productivity gains and strong global demand.

U.S. farmers plan to reduce corn acreage and increase soybean planting in 2026, while grain stocks rise across major crops.

The National Swine Biosecurity Plan has certified that farms that produce 25% of the country's commercial pork and estimated that USD 40 million in two years.

The higher number of weaned piglets per litter compensated for the decrease in the inventory of breeding females.

The e-Cert system, active since March 2026, digitizes the exchange of health documents between both countries and eliminates the risk of document fraud in shipments exceeding 25,000 tons annually.

Dutch piglet exports fall by 20% in Q1 2026; Spain remains the main destination despite the impact of ASF.

Paris and London accelerate an SPS agreement to facilitate trade while ensuring high standard in animal health and food safety

Pork accounts for around 52% of total consumption.

With a relative growth of 7.2% in the last year (the highest among all animal proteins), pork was the main driver of per capita meat consumption in Colombia, which surpassed 80 kg per person for the first time in 2025.

Producers have proposed an exit plan, but the sector rejects it and calls for conditions to continue producing in Denmark.

Driven by exports and lower feed costs, the Brazilian pork industry led growth in the country, which also reached record figures in beef, poultry, eggs, and milk production in 2025.

The trade balance remained positive, but deteriorated in fresh, chilled, and frozen pork.