Swine news - Economy

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Spring crops suffered from drought and high temperatures. As a result, yields have fallen sharply, especially for non-irrigated corn.

Although the growth rate of pork production is very similar to that of beef and only half that of poultry, pork remains the most competitive in terms of consumer prices.

This will be the second batch of pork released from the country's central reserves this year.

Pork exports remained below last year’s pace but continued to gain strength in Colombia and the Caribbean and stayed above year-ago for Mexico, the leading destination for U.S. pork.

In the 2021/22 harvest, Brazil produced an estimated 271.2 million tons of grain, an increase of almost 14.5 million tons.

Argentina succeeded in opening the Singapore market to pork and pork products, authorizing 3 meat packing plants.

The Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Panama account for more than 80% of the region's breeding sows.

In 2021, pork exports increased 66% in value and 54.4% in volume compared to 2017.

Official closing data for Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and Argentina show a general increase in apparent consumption and a fall in exports.

In the last few weeks there has been a significant decrease in the import of both piglets and pigs from the Netherlands.

Between January and June, Spanish pork exports decreased 24%, with a 50% drop in exports destined for China.

According to the USDA, moderate growth is projected for the region's production, and exports from Brazil, Mexico and Chile will fall. Significant growth is expected in imports from Mexico and Argentina.

Pig slaughter and pork production continue to increase despite the drop in exports. Domestic demand remains strong and is reflected in the considerable increase in apparent consumption.

Hog slaughter increased 6.6% year-on-year and 2.6% compared to the previous quarter.

The grants awarded will help build new and better markets through investments and technical assistance.

The FAO meat price index fell month-on-month while price quotations for pig meat rose due to the continued low supply of slaughter-ready pigs.

In August the FAO Cereal Price Index was down 1.4% from the month prior, but still 11% above its year-ago value.

Pork will be released from government reserves to ensure supply for upcoming festivals.

A twofold increase in live animal exports from Russia has been recorded.

The breeding stock in the European Union continues to contract and a decrease of 0.8% is projected for the United States. Mexico is expected to surpass Canada and South Korea.

The Republic of Korea recognizes the strict regionalization measures adopted by the EU to combat outbreaks of African swine fever.

Overall costs were presented during the annual meeting of the Pig Production Cost Comparison Group.

Compared to the July report, international trade estimates for corn improved in August, while production was adjusted downward. In the case of soybeans, estimates for all three indicators were raised.