Swine news - Economy

Minister Carlos Fávaro will hand over he position to Minister André de Paula this Wednesday (1st), at 3:00pm.

The EU Agriculture Council focuses on markets, trade and costs, highlighting resilience, trade safeguards and energy pressures.

Official numbers from the 2024 Agricultural Census have provided key data on the current structure of animal production in Uruguay. Data from the swine segment show an activity characterized by high concentration at large scale and intensive labor use.

Shipments increased in both volume and value in January, supported by strong demand across key markets, with Mexico remaining the main destination.

South Africa’s FMD vaccine delays leave pigs vulnerable, with farmers urging faster rollout to curb outbreaks and protect livestock.

The latest update points to greater corn availability driven by the USA and Ukraine, together with a stable soybean supply supported by the strong performance of Brazil and Paraguay.

The increase in imports strengthened the domestic supply of pork throughout the year, thus contributing to the increase in apparent consumption.

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

The European Union has today notified to the Mercosur countries the instrument of provisional application for the EU-Mercosur interim Trade Agreement (iTA).

With the inclusion of Sabadell, there are now 10 municipalities with confirmed cases, with a total of 40 outbreaks reported up to date.

According to Rabobank, disruption in Hormuz increases the costs of fertilizers, energy, and raw materials, putting pressure on agricultural margins worldwide.

Although pork imports once again reached a record, domestic production contributed more than 100,000 additional ton, growing to levels not seen since 2019.

Pig production is set to rise by 3.2%, while cattle, sheep and goat sectors are expected to decline.

South Africa’s pig industry sees cautious progress against foot-and-mouth disease, with vaccines, abattoir approvals, and ongoing research underway.

Portuguese operators can apply for authorization to start exporting pork to Vietnam.

The number of pigs imported for slaughter increased by 0.2%, and pork imports increased by 6.3% in 2025.

The French pork industry plans to invest €7 billion to restore self-sufficiency and reduce imports.

The Colombian swine industry closed 2025 with a historic advance in slaughter and production, driven by rising domestic consumption, reflecting the strength of demand.

This new tool will reinforce consumer safety and help national authorities work more effectively.

The swine industry is expected to increase in both production and slaughter in 2026. Record exports are also expected.

Live swine exports (piglets for fattening and pigs for slaughter) fell by 21.5% in 2025 compared to 2024.

Peruvian domestic pork production increased in 2025, and its imports reconfigured, with Brazil consolidating its position as the main foreign supplier.

International wheat and coarse grain prices rose month on month.

Stability in Japan's pork production, consumption, and imports is forecast for 2026.