The Spanish pig price is approaching its yearly low
The price has fallen so much that it's probably close to its yearly low.
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The 333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025 kicks off
With more than 2,000 participants from 30 countries, the 333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025 progressed successfully in Cali, Colombia, consolidating its position as the leading pig farming event in Latin America.
Are we letting our guard down with African swine fever? The wolf is at the door (1 of 2)
ASF has never spread so widely across the globe. The question is not if it will arrive, but when. The latest outbreaks detected in Europe may provide valuable information as the wolf lurks.
With historic results, the 333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025 comes to a close
The 333 Experience Congress LATAM 2025 successfully concluded its sixth edition in Cali, Colombia, establishing itself as the most important technical and business event for Latin American pig farming.
German pig market in September: Prices fall, uncertainty grows
September brought falling pig prices, declining piglet prices, and noticeably more cautious demand.
New tariffs in China: How will they affect us?
China has been Spain's largest market for many years, and with an additional 20% penalty, exports to China will decline significantly.
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The mEATquality releases ..Stability defines August in Germany's pig sector
August brought a welcome breather to the German pig market.
Recipe of the day: A flat commodities market with excessive uncertainty
A stew of grains with an abundance of ingredients, but seasoned with risks that could sour the overall dish.
333 expands economic analysis to include monthly commentary on German swine market by VR Agrar
333 reinforces its commitment to providing reference information for the swine industry with the launch of a new monthly economic commentary on the German swine market.
333 was present at the Tanzania International Pig Conference 2025 in Dar es Salaam
Tanzania International Pig Conference and Expo 2025 was held on 11th-12th July, 2025 and was attended by swine producers, veterinarians, industry leaders, swine companies, and international guests from several African countries.
Swine Industry Business Forum Mexico 2025: Vision in action
SIBFM 2025 made it clear that the Mexican pork industry is not only growing but is also becoming more professional, taking firm steps toward a sustainable and competitive future.
China imposes anti-dumping measures on EU pork
Provisional anti-dumping measures mean tariffs up to 62% for some EU pork exporters.
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Do you think ASF will break in your country in the next 3 years?
We already asked you this questions three years ago. In some countries, the disease was already present; in others, it entered during this time; and some remain free of it. We believe it's time to reassess the level of confidence in your country's biosecurity.
The Spanish pig price is down and continues to fall. What is happening?
Unusual drop in July and August of more than 17 cents, and it is expected to continue to fall.
The EU will grant preferential access to U.S. pork
The EU will provide preferential market access for pork and has committed to streamlining requirements for U.S. sanitary certificates.
Why isn’t Australia a major pork exporter (yet)?
The opportunities are real, but several challenges are holding the industry back.
333 was present at the PIGX2 conference of SAPPO in Pretoria, South Africa
PIGX2 conference organized by the South African pork producers organization was held on 31st July-1st August, 2025 in Pretoria.
333 attended to the 2nd sponsorship meeting for IPVS 2026 in Vietnam
The 28th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress will take place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from June 16 to 19, 2026.
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Guillem Burset explains the reasons for the exceptional drop in pig prices in Spain during July.
Commodity prices: Are we facing a turnaround or a dead cat bounce?
The good domestic crop contrasts with global uncertainty: currency, geopolitics, and funds continue to drive prices in the short and long term.
Overview of live pig imports into Europe in the first quarter of 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, European pig trade continued to be marked by an increase in Spanish imports of piglets and finishing pigs.
How to communicate effectively from the swine industry to reach consumers
Communication in the swine industry today faces a double challenge. On the one hand, there is a real need to transparently show the sector's work to an increasingly distrustful consumer, who is either uninformed or saturated with emotional messages. On the other hand, we must do so in a changing digital environment, which rewards the authentic, the emotional, and the useful.
As in previous years: Severe summer difficulties at slaughterhouses
Spanish slaughterhouses are between a rock and a hard place. The heat will accentuate the supply shortage. Pig prices are increasing or staying the same, pork prices are decreasing, and consequently, margins are deteriorating.
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Article333 Survey on pig prices in 2025: European expectations down, up in the Americas, and mixed in Asia
Price expectations vary by continent.
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- Digestibility vs. Absorption: Understanding Nutrient Utilization in Pigs
- Protein Fermentation in Pigs
- Focus on sow productivity and breeding progress (productivity + genetic gain)