Swine news - Economy

An analysis of trends in the key socio-economic indicators of the Argentine swine industry, based on annual data from the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries (SAGyP).

Pork consumption in Peru reached 11 kg per person in 2025, tripling over the past decade and establishing the sector as a key economic driver for more than 400,000 producers.

In the April report, the outlook for corn is positive due to the recovery in the U.S., Argentina, and Ukraine, as well as increased trade. For soybeans, however, the outlook is tighter: growth in Brazil and Paraguay does not offset declines in Argentina and the U.S., leaving supply virtually unchanged.

In the first quarter of 2026, Spanish imports of live pigs for further rearing or slaughter showed a clear downward trend.

China's pork production increased by 4.2% in the first quarter of 2026, driven by higher slaughter numbers and an increase in the pig herd.

Poultry and pork production are driving the estimates; total exports, including beef, are expected to reach the highest level on record.

New retail and USDA data reinforce California Prop. 12’s impact on pork producers and consumers.

Conflict in the Middle East brings limited near-term impact but potential longer-term risks

The national crop yield is the second-highest on record in the National Supply Company's historical data series.

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.

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.

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

U.S. pork targets South Korea’s corporate cafeterias with premium promotions, reaching over 10,500 meals in eight weeks.

U.S. farmers plan to reduce corn acreage and increase soybean planting in 2026, while grain stocks rise across major crops.

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.

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.

Pork accounts for around 52% of total consumption.

Paris and London accelerate an SPS agreement to facilitate trade while ensuring high standard in animal health and food safety

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.