Swine news - Economy

This agreement creates greater predictability and clear rules for utilizing negotiated quotas, strengthening the international integration of Argentine agribusiness and expanding export opportunities to one of the world's most important trading zones.

This development benefits an important agricultural input derived from corn ethanol production.

The Official State Gazette published the modification of Order APA/861/2024 to strengthen the fight against African swine fever in Spain, with an increase in financial contributions.

Over the past five years, Belarus has increased its meat exports by over 40%.

After a new case of wild boar testing positive for ASF in Castellbisbal, restricted zones I and II have been expanded.

The Prime Minister has issued a directive to urgently improve slaughterhouse oversight.

The Philippines has once again authorized the importation of pork and offal from Germany after nearly seven years.

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).

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Agreements have been signed on avian influenza and Newcastle, pistachios and dry figs, fertilizers, animal protein, pork, and a memorandum on geographical indications.

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

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

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.

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