Swine news - Economy

Last year Brazil exported US $375 million worth of gelatin to around 70 countries.

Paraná produced 660.63 thousand more pigs in 2023 with greater national growth, according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE).

The Customs Administration of China confirms the certification of the first Panamanian pork processing plant to export pork products to the People's Republic of China, by complying with all sanitary measures and quality standards.

Corn contracts have exhibited dynamism in the local market since the beginning of the year, driven by export demand. The harvest is advancing in Brazil with divergent projections.

In 2023, 57.17 million head of pigs were slaughtered, representing an increase of 1.3% compared to 2022 and a new record for the survey.

Agri-food and fisheries exports reached a record 70,431 million euros in 2023, an increase of 3% compared to 2022.

To ease the administrative burden for EU farmers, the European Commission has proposed to review certain provisions of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), aiming to deliver simplifications.

World corn production estimates were lowered by 2.3 million tons compared to the February report. For soybeans, estimates were again cut for Brazil.

The event marks a milestone for the Canadian pork industries' global outreach.

From 2023 to 2030, pork consumption is expected to grow in Latin America, China, and the United States while a decrease is expected in the European Union.

U.S. pork exports raced to a great start in 2024, according to January data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF.

Swine and pork production in 2024 will be marginally down as persistently low live hog and pork prices weigh on producers. Pork imports may grow marginally to offset the forecasted decline in domestic pork production.

Japan’s pork production will be steady and imports up slightly to meet stable demand in both its retail and food service sectors.

Decreases in pig, bovine, and sheep production are expected.

This marks the first increase in the FAO Meat Price Index in seven months.

International prices of all major cereals declined month on month.

The rise in pork production is forecast to result in a slight increase in exports but lower than usual imports.

The vast majority of Danes are aware of the State Animal Welfare Label "Better animal welfare".

Florida passed legislature prohibiting the sale of cultivated meat in the state.

The modified time-limited trial will continue through January 15, 2025.

In 2023, the EU exported 4.21 million tons of pork and pork products, a value similar to that of 2013, with 4.26 million tons.

After a decline in 2022, exports of pork products increased by 59% in 2023.

This revision adjusted the national target number of reproductive sows from 41 million to 39 million.

Breeding herd shows no sign of growth.