Swine news - Economy

Exports of U.S. pork trended higher year-over-year in March, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Latin American markets again fueled pork export growth.

The growth rate of pork production was higher than that of beef but lower than poultry.

Eswatini opened the Mpisi Pig Breeding Center on April 11, 2025, as part of a TaiwanICDF project to boost swine production.

Production of wheat, corn, barley, and oats is forecast to increase year-over-year in marketing year 2025/26.

International meat quotations rose across all categories, with pig meat prices registering the most significant increase.

The monthly increase reflected higher prices across all major cereals.

A temporary ban on importing processed pork products from South Korea has been lifted following a comprehensive risk assessment of South Korea against ASF.

The soybean harvest is progressing with surprising yields in the core region: the first crop averages 4.1 tons/ha and the second crop 3.3 t/ha. Good weather allowed 1.2 M ha to be harvested, although threshing is still behind the historical average.

The Federal Government has announced plans to fully upgrade the Benue Swine and Crop Improvement Project located in Yadev, Gboko Local Government Area.

The Philippines is the world’s sixth-largest importer, surpassing key destinations such as the United States, Canada, and Japan.

European Commission pledges extraordinary market support measure.

Flanders had slightly more than four million finishing pigs places in 2024 – a decrease of 270,000 compared to last year.

After the implementation of the new exchange rate bands and the narrowing of the gap, soybeans are gaining momentum in the markets, while cereals still show caution.

In January-March 2025, Russia doubled its pork supplies abroad in value and by 72% in volume compared to the same period in 2024.

Copa-Cogeca warns that merging CAP funds would jeopardize production, food security, and the future of rural areas in the EU.

Between January and March, Brazilian pork exports were 16.4% higher than the same period in 2024.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the National Confederation of Grocery Center Merchants' Associations (Conacca) announced a strategic alliance aimed at transforming Mexico's agri-food trade model and strengthening national food sovereignty.

The Livestock Data Analytics Group will be crucial for data-driven planning, forecasting, and the creation of policies.

Spanish exports of pork and pork products to third countries remained stable in 2024.

In the first quarter, Santa Catarina's pork exports reached a historical record, maintaining its leadership in Brazil.

According to the latest data, Chinese imports of pork and by-products during the first three months of 2025 increased compared to the previous year.

The 2024/25 summer corn crop in Santa Catarina stands out as one of the most productive in history, with a 23% increase in production and record yields, exceeding 9.7 tons per hectare. The advance is attributed to the use of technology, efficient management, and favorable weather.

In 2024, apparent pork consumption in Peru grew 4 % due to the sustained increase in domestic supply, linked to higher domestic production and the increase in imports. The growing participation of Brazilian pork imports stands out, which increased significantly in volume compared to the previous year.

Six Portuguese pork establishments have been authorized to export pork to the Philippines.