Swine news - Economy

Despite the recovery of the pig population, China continues to increase its pork imports, reaching 4 million tonnes, double the imports from 2019.

Exports of Canadian pork and pork products saw a significant increase in the first 10 months of 2020.

United States breeding hog and market hog inventories are down from last year.

Spanish imports of Dutch piglets have increased considerably (+17%) while German imports of Dutch piglets have decreased.

Belpork vzw has launched a new quality system that combines Certus and Codiplan Plus, uniting all players within the pig sector.

According to preliminary results, just under 26 million pigs were housed in Germany as of November 3, 2020.

President Vladimir Putin has extended the Russian food embargo until December 31, 2021.

The pig census is already at 90% of normal levels prior to the ASF outbreaks.

UK secures ‘listed status’ to continue live animal and meat exports to the EU.

A total of €182.9 million has been allocated to the promotion of EU agri-food products in and outside the EU in 2021.

Total pig meat exports in the world are forecast to reach 11.1 million t in 2020, up 16% year-on-year.

China's total grain output was 669.49 million tons, an increase of 0.9% compared with that in 2019.

U.S. pork exports posted broad-based gains in October, solidifying 2020’s record pace, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

Ministers agreed on the importance of an EU harmonised nutrition labelling at front-of-pack and in promoting healthy and sustainable diets.

Sustainability concerns are expected to drive EU meat markets over the coming decade, pushing lower consumption per capita, more efficient production systems with fewer animals, and reduced exports of live animals.

Building on the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and other recent events, the Commission plans to develop a set of procedures to be followed in times of crisis.

France is currently not self-sufficient in the production of plant proteins, and is launching a national strategy for their development. Production is expected to increase by 40% over the next three years.

A common EU label on animal welfare would increase credibility and transparency and would enable consumers to make more informed choices.

Canada breaks records with exports of pork and pork products in both volume and value in first three quarters. Get the details here:

The export values of EU pig meat experienced remarkable growth, rising by €1.98 billion.

The cost of pork (excluding boneless pork) from January to October 2020 increased by almost 4%.

For the first time, Quebec pork producers may have to export piglets and slaughter hogs to the United States.

On January 8, the DCE will begin trading futures for live pigs.

New studies from the National Pork Board detail how the U.S. can become a choice supplier of pork to Vietnam and the Philippines.