Swine news - Economy

Stable production, resilient consumption, and strategic import adjustments shape Japan’s pork market in 2026.

Member states’ representatives agreed the Council’s position on simplifying provisions related to the common agricultural policy (CAP).

EU agri-food exports held firm in May 2025. The total EU trade surplus remained largely positive, despite high prices inflating the value of a number of key EU imports.

Rising demand for pork is expected, driven by population growth and expanding commercial consumption.

During the first half of the year, pork imports exceeded 94,000 tons, setting a historic record.

The Danish Presidency will focus on cutting red tape, promoting the green transition and animal welfare in EU farm policy.

The European Commission has submitted to the Council its proposal for the signing and conclusion of the EU-Mercosur partnership agreement.

Representatives from Mato Grosso do Sul began strategic talks to expand access to the Japanese market for beef and pork produced in the state.

In June 2025, per capita consumption reached 17.92 kg, a year-on-year increase of 1.28 kg, trending toward diversification in the Argentine diet.

Compared to the previous report, significant increases were estimated in global corn production, international trade, and ending stocks, due to higher forecasts for the U.S. harvest. However, global projections for soybeans were adjusted downward, given the expected contraction in oilseed production in the U.S.

The total for the first half of the year reached a record high and represented a 3% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

Canada has endorsed the equivalence of Mexico's Federal Inspection Type (TIF) system for beef, pork, and poultry products, ensuring the continuity and expansion of Mexican meat exports to the Canadian market.

In an effort to strengthen the safe trade of agri-food products, the health agencies of both countries worked toward new strategies to streamline existing protocols and open up trade for new products, both conventional and organic.

The sector celebrates the authorization of 46 plants to export poultry and pork meal to China.

The pork industry is experiencing its fastest growth in years, with a cumulative rate of 5.5%.

Soybeans and corn set production records in 2025, with 165.5 and 137.6 million tons, respectively.

A year-on-year increase of 15% to 20% is projected in the central region, while the north faces risks from pests and tight margins.

In total, Germany produced 0.1% less meat compared to the first half of 2024.

Accumulated revenue for the year grew by 26.7%.

The EU will provide preferential market access for pork and has committed to streamlining requirements for U.S. sanitary certificates.

The new regulations intend to bring about a fairer pig supply chain.

Exports of U.S. pork bounced back in June, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

The Crop Production report issued by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) forecasted corn production up from 2024 and soybean production down from last year.

The increase was primarily driven by higher bovine and ovine meat prices, along a slight increase in poultry meat quotations, while pig meat prices declined.