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Swine inventory and production are expected to remain stable in 2027, supported by solid demand and pork's price advantage over beef. However, pork imports are set to slow following a sharp 2026 surge that left elevated stocks.

EU production in January-April 2026 amounted to 7.6 M tonnes. Both import and export volumes increased.

With this funding, Canada Pork will promote Canadian pork in new and emerging markets across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

The program will provide up to $50 million in new funding to help states start or expand their own meat inspection programs.

The EU and the Philippines reached substantial agreement in their negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), envisaged to deepen economic ties between the EU and another strategic, fast-growing partner in Southeast Asia.

A delegation from the State Department met in San José with the Director General of IICA to discuss risk management and food security in the Americas.

The volume represents a slight increase of 1.4% from the 2025/26 season, driven primarily by the increase in the area planted during the first corn harvest.

Export bans are estimated to lose over 7 million euros worth of pork by the end of the year.

At the end of July, slaughter increased by 0.6% in volume over twelve rolling months, despite a 0.6% decline in the pig herd.

Higher local production and higher import volume last year point to reduced pork imports in 2026.

The committee, chaired by Guatemala, discussed the strengthening of OIRSA and the standardization of protocols in the face of transboundary phytosanitary and zoosanitary threats.

Pork exports trended lower in July, but remain higher year-to-date.

International cereal prices increased across all major grains in August.

The Philippines' pork production, consumption, and imports are all expected to increase in 2027.