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The decline reflected lower poultry and pig meat quotations, while bovine and ovine meat prices remained broadly stable.

EU pork production is forecast to decline for the first time since 2023, and exports are projected to be at the lowest level since 2015.

In the first seven months of 2026, the EU agri-food sector expanded its positive trade balance while pigmeat exports decreased by 13% in value.

A larger breeding herd and higher productivity per sow will support a larger pig crop. Pork exports are forecast to decline amidst a weakening global demand.

The Ministry of Agricultural Development and Irrigation reported growth in the swine industry, with Lima accounting for 44% of production, and progress in expanding into markets such as China and Singapore.

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.

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.

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.

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

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