Swine news - Economy

Argentina welcomes the decision by the Council and the European Parliament to postpone the implementation of the European Union Regulation on Deforestation (EUDR) for 12 months, until December 30, 2026.

The product has been approved for export for industrial use.

Pig exports (piglets for finishing and pigs for slaughter) fell by 19.3% in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period last year.

The new cases were found near those previously reported. There are now 13 positive cases in total.

Another extraordinary drop in Mercolleida: Pigs fall 10 cents for the second time this week in a market strained by ASF and the export slowdown.

Several countries, such as South Korea and Chile, have confirmed that they will accept regionalization.

This is a complementary investigation to the one started on November 28, the date on which the ASF outbreak was detected in Cerdanyola del Vallés (Barcelona).

FAO expects global pig meat production to rise on improved productivity and global pig meat trade to expand amid ASF-induced supply shortfalls.

Senasa suspended the import of high-risk goods from Spain, in line with international recommendations.

The European Commission has defined the ASF infected zone in Catalonia and has applied urgent control measures to prevent its spread; the Osona region is excluded from the area.

The number of pigs imported for slaughter increased by over 5% year-on-year between January and September 2025.

The United Kingdom will apply the same regulations as the EU, Minister Luis Planas confirmed.

Main findings published from the first evaluation of the Directive on unfair trading practices in the agricultural and food supply chain.

It is the first time in 17 months that the number of sows has dipped below 40 million.

Mercolleida called an extraordinary session to adjust prices after the ASF outbreak. The live pig price fell by 10 cents/kg.

The temporary measure was implemented following the confirmation of two cases of ASF in Catalonia as a preventive measure to protect the national swine industry.

The new accreditation expands the Philippines’ network of global meat suppliers.

In a press conference, the Minister detailed what the impacts on the trade of Spanish pork could be after the confirmation of African swine fever (ASF) in wild boars last Friday.

This major step should contribute to restoring stability and predictability in EU-US trade relations.

Pig slaughter in Portugal during the first nine months of 2025 increased 4.7% year-on-year.

Seven wild boars that were found dead in the same Barcelona municipality, very close to where the other two appeared, have tested positive for African swine fever.

China accepts regionalization, meaning that it will only stop importing products originating from the province of Barcelona.

The industry is making history with unprecedented investment projections and growth, positioning the country as a future leader in animal protein.

The EU agri-food trade surplus reached EUR 5.4 billion in September 2025, 45% higher than in August, reflecting a strong month-on-month recovery.