Swine news - Economy

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

The pork industry led Chile's meat exports in 2025, generating more than USD 697 million in revenue.

Official numbers from the 2024 Agricultural Census have provided key data on the current structure of animal production in Uruguay. Data from the swine segment show an activity characterized by high concentration at large scale and intensive labor use.

Minister Carlos Fávaro will hand over he position to Minister André de Paula this Wednesday (1st), at 3:00pm.

The EU Agriculture Council focuses on markets, trade and costs, highlighting resilience, trade safeguards and energy pressures.

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