Swine news - Economy

Livestock production in Mexico attained an historic growth by reaching a record production of 6.5 million tonnes (carcass weight) in 2016, that meant an increase by 202,000 tonnes (3.2% more than in 2015), according to the data of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA).

The Agriculture and Livestock Confederation of Brazil organised a meeting of representatives of Mercosur’s private sector with the main EU negotiator, Ms Sandra Gallina, and South American negotiators.

In the last five years, pork consumption per capita in the countries in this region raised from 4.6 kg in 2012 to 5.3 kg in 2016, and the growth was encouraged mainly by Panama and Costa Rica.

Three companies have been authorised for the export of Brazilian pork to South Korea.

The Minister, Mr Blairo Maggi, highlights that the decision of the Asian country reveals the trust in the Brazilian health service.

The fall in production is expected to taper off by the end of the year, reflecting the increase in the herd size.

Since 2013, exports to Japan have consistently increased, becoming in 2015 the second most important destination for EU pork products, although far below China.

The growing production of pigmeat combined with falling exports could lead to lower prices. This is just one of the findings of the latest short term outlook report from the European Commission's agriculture and rural development department.

The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Supplies of Brazil, Mr Blairo Maggi, announced the agreement during his trade mission in Peru.

The Exchange Council of EEX to delete the specifications of Piglet and Hog Futures from the EEX Contract Specifications.

Post projects Japan’s total hog slaughter in 2017 to sustain at nearly the same level as the previous year at around 16.37 million head.

The most significant volumes of exports were traditionally provided by poultry farmers.

In a historical change, Mexico has begun exporting swine for breeding purposes.

Today, 21 September, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU and Canada enters into force provisionally.

La balance commerciale agro-alimentaire de l'UE reste largement positive avec un surplus de plus de €2 milliards en juillet 2017.

The shipments to China have dropped by 31% with respect to the same period in 2016.

The ICEX Spain Exports and Investments has published a report drafted by the Economic and Commercial Office of the Spanish Embassy in Milan on the fresh meat market in Italy.

Red Tractor pork standards are changing this autumn, with most of the key changes coming in from October 1.

PJSC Cherkizovo Group, the largest vertically integrated meat and feed producer in Russia, announces that it has come first in the 2016 Agroinvestors ranking of Russia’s top meat producers.

On the other hand, between January and August 2017, there has been a drop by 2.3% in comparison with the same period in 2016.

July pork export volume dipped below its year-ago level for the first time in 15 months, with export value also down slightly.

Two Peruvian companies have already received the authorisation, as they fulfil the health and harmlessness safety margins demanded by the importing country.

In the first semester of 2017, pig production fell by 4.7% with respect to the same period in 2016.

Hog producers reported 14.1 million hogs, up 2.1% from July 1, 2016, marking the fifth consecutive year-over-year increase.