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EU pork exports to China recovering in 2018
Since 2015 China has been restructuring its pork sector. As a consequence, its imports peaked in mid-2016 and then declined until the end of 2017. Only in November 2017 the trend reversed and imports are expected to stabilise in 2018.
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NewsEU: 2018 pigmeat production is expected to rise
The Commission published a report presenting a short-term agricultural markets' outlook. In 2018 pigmeat production is expected to rise.
FAO: Restrained prospects for cereal production
FAO's anticipates this year's world maize and wheat production to decline based on early forecasts.
Chile: the signing of the CPTPP favours pork exports
Chile, together with other 10 countries, signed the free trade agreement, that favours national pork exports. It is expected that the exports to Japan grow by 10-15% in the next years.
China raised import duties on U.S. pork
China raised import duties on a $3 billion list of U.S. pork, fruit and other products.
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PIC’s ..United States hog inventory up
The average pigs saved per litter was a record high of 10.58 for the December - February period, compared to 10.43 last year.
New project to tackle antimicrobial resistance in Vietnam’s pig sector
A two-year project that will assess veterinary health management and veterinary drug use in Vietnamese pig farms has been launched.
USA: improvement of return on investment from the Pork Checkoff
For each USD invested on a pig through the Pork Checkoff, there was a return on investment of USD22.50.
China may hike tariffs on US pork
China plans to impose tariffs on up to products from the United States to make up for losses caused by US tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum products. For pork, a 25 percent tariff is proposed.
Spain is among the main pork exporters in the world
Spain is now one of the four main pork exporters in the world, together with Germany, the USA and Denmark, with sales that amount 1,554,981 tonnes of pork.
Livestock production in Russia in 2017
In 2017, livestock and fowl production amounted 14.6 million tonnes.
Increase in pork consumption in Argentina
Pork consumption grew by 9.6% in 2017, reaching 14.1 kg per capita.
Good start to the year for EU agri-food exports
Other cereals (excluding rice) and pork exports experienced the biggest drop in value terms on an annual basis.
Taiwan opens market to pork from Italy
The decision of the Taiwanese authorities will send an important and positive signal also to other Asian governments to fully recognise the EU's stringent veterinary controls.
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NewsPig production expectations in Nicaragua
The Pig Producer’s Association of Nicaragua (Canipor) expects to grow by 8-10% in 2018.
Paraguay market now open to U.S. pork
Under an export certificate recently negotiated between the two countries, the United States now can ship pork to Paraguay.
Evolution of pig production in France
French pig production has decreased in comparison with 2016.
Canada strengthens agricultural trade with Japan, South Korea
The Minister discussed the success of Canada's high-quality pork exports and congratulated Costco on their decision to exclusively import Canadian pork at all of their Japanese stores.
The Belgian authorities have informed of a fraud in a meat company
In the current state of the investigation, two products have been identified and are being removed from the Belgian market: minced meat and oxtail.
Commission requests Germany about VAT scheme for farmers
Commission requests Germany to align its rules with EU law regarding a VAT scheme made available to farmers.
Portugal: pork exports in 2017
The figures have dropped in comparison with the same period in 2016, both in the number of heads and in weight.
Pork production in Spain in 2017
The MAPAMA has just published the last provisional data on pork production in 2017.
Pig production in France in 2017
In comparison with 2016, in 2017 pork production has dropped.
