Swine news - Economy

The pig inventory has decreased by 3.7% over the last year.

The Free Trade Agreement will create a free trade zone of almost 300 million people and a combined GDP of more than USD 4.3 trillion.

BMLEH announces new deadlines for farmers.

The National Union of Pig Producers estimates that exports will exceed 400,000 tons in 2025, with China consolidating its position as the third largest destination.

This new opening represents an opportunity for Brazilian producers and exporters of animal by-products, given that Mexico is a major importer of such products.

The EP demands an independent CAP with more funds, less red tape and support for generational renewal in EU farming.

Stable pork production and reduced pork imports are expected in 2026.

International wheat and sorghum prices declined month-on-month, while maize and barley prices rose.

Member states’ representatives agreed the Council’s position on simplifying provisions related to the common agricultural policy (CAP).

The rise was driven by continuing higher bovine and ovine meat prices, which outweighed largely stable pig meat quotations and lower poultry meat prices.

July exports of U.S. pork were slightly below last year but accounted for a larger share of production.

Stable production, resilient consumption, and strategic import adjustments shape Japan’s pork market in 2026.

EU agri-food exports held firm in May 2025. The total EU trade surplus remained largely positive, despite high prices inflating the value of a number of key EU imports.

Rising demand for pork is expected, driven by population growth and expanding commercial consumption.

During the first half of the year, pork imports exceeded 94,000 tons, setting a historic record.

The European Commission has submitted to the Council its proposal for the signing and conclusion of the EU-Mercosur partnership agreement.

The Danish Presidency will focus on cutting red tape, promoting the green transition and animal welfare in EU farm policy.

Representatives from Mato Grosso do Sul began strategic talks to expand access to the Japanese market for beef and pork produced in the state.

In June 2025, per capita consumption reached 17.92 kg, a year-on-year increase of 1.28 kg, trending toward diversification in the Argentine diet.

The total for the first half of the year reached a record high and represented a 3% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

Compared to the previous report, significant increases were estimated in global corn production, international trade, and ending stocks, due to higher forecasts for the U.S. harvest. However, global projections for soybeans were adjusted downward, given the expected contraction in oilseed production in the U.S.

In an effort to strengthen the safe trade of agri-food products, the health agencies of both countries worked toward new strategies to streamline existing protocols and open up trade for new products, both conventional and organic.

Canada has endorsed the equivalence of Mexico's Federal Inspection Type (TIF) system for beef, pork, and poultry products, ensuring the continuity and expansion of Mexican meat exports to the Canadian market.

Soybeans and corn set production records in 2025, with 165.5 and 137.6 million tons, respectively.