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Between January and September 2026, China imported 1.44 million metric tons of pork and pork by-products, down 15.3% from 2025 and down 66.7% from 2020.

According to ANICE, Spanish pork exports to Japan and Mexico lost nearly €350 million in value in the first half of 2026.

Its distinctive feature is the combination of ham with large pieces of liver and the traditional smoking method.

Spain has agreed on new conditions for pork exports to Honduras, Ecuador, and Ukraine after accepting the regionalization approach for ASF.

Spanish pork exports to third countries fell by 14% in the first quarter of 2026, with a sharp decline in shipments to China.

Chinese imports of pork and offal decreased in the first three months of 2026.

Safe2Eat 2026 expands its reach to 23 countries and strengthens confidence in food safety with clear and accessible scientific information.

Regulation (EU) 2026/687 protects the European meat sector with safeguard measures against Mercosur imports.

In 2025, the pig herd grew slightly, and production reached 2.1 million metric tons, driven by increased carcass weight.

The increase in per capita meat consumption was mainly driven by pork, which registered the highest year-on-year growth and consolidated its position on Argentinian tables.

According to CEXGAN data, Spanish exports of pork and pork products to third countries increased by 2.6% last year.

While Chinese imports of pork products in 2025 decreased by 8.5%, pork production increased to more than 59 million tons.

The EFSA–ECDC report warns of an increase in severe listeriosis in the EU, linked to an aging population and changes in eating habits.