Grain markets: Between the harvest and chaos
Geopolitical uncertainty, the potential impact of Super El Niño and grain market volatility are keeping forward purchases on hold in a market that still remains within a not overly expensive range.
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German pig market in April: Cost pressure on finishers rises, Philippines reopen as export outlet
April clearly shows that stability in the market does not automatically translate into economic relief.
333 Brazil promotes technical mission bringing Brazil and Spain closer together
A group of swine production managers visited corporate environments and centers of excellence in Brazil between April 12 and 19, 2026, focusing on innovation, management, and exchange of experiences between both countries.
Certifications
It seems the new certification method isn't quite working...
After a seemingly lackluster April, excitement is in store
All players assume that, from now on, the supply of live pigs in Spain will be short.
Trends in Latin American swine production: 2025 overview and 2026 outlook
In 2025, the Latin American swine industry established structural expansion, reaching historic milestones in production, exports, and domestic consumption. However, in 2026, the sector faces a highly complex scenario, where projected growth will have to contend with the volatility of an unstable geopolitical environment and mounting sanitary pressures that are testing regional efficiency and profitability.
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The Spanish pig price is rising as swift as an arrow, but…
The post-ASF scenario will most likely paint a picture with fewer pigs and the unfortunate absence or disappearance of a number of operators.
German pig market in March with tailwinds - and the brakes on
The tight supply of pigs ready for slaughter pushed prices up in Germany, although demand in the meat market and structural challenges remained limiting factors. In the medium term, the decrease in supply could benefit the market.
China becomes the main destination for Portuguese pork
The main export destinations for Portugal to Asian countries in 2026 are, in volume, China and, in value, Japan.
Stop the ride
The speed at which events have unfolded makes one want to get off this rollercoaster ride of a year, but the world doesn’t stop.
German pig market in February showing a cautious upward trend
The market is gradually working its way out of a phase of tension.
The spread of ASF and reasonable hope for the Spanish pig market
There is no doubt that ASF weighs heavily on pig prices. Prices will probably rise until they reach (and possibly exceed) the cost price, but we should not expect any major joys in 2026.
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EU authorizes new ASF zoning in Spain
Zone one, for surveillance, is where no cases have been reported, and zone two covers the area where outbreaks have been detected.
Survey on pig prices in 2025: Expectations far from reality
Prices were expected to be significantly better than what ultimately materialized in the hog markets.
Spanish pork exports in 2025
According to CEXGAN data, Spanish exports of pork and pork products to third countries increased by 2.6% last year.
Harsh setback at the start of the year for the German pig market
The speed and magnitude of the price drop at the beginning of January marked a discouraging start to the year for farms.
A fateful January for the Spanish pig market
Spain has flooded the EU with cheap pork. Low pork prices dragged down prices in some countries.
China sees record pork production as imports fall
While Chinese imports of pork products in 2025 decreased by 8.5%, pork production increased to more than 59 million tons.
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What pig farmers need to know about their customers: A commercial approach to transforming the industry
An in-depth understanding of the customer is essential for pig farmers who want to become more competitive, shifting from a tactical, production-focused approach to a strategic, customer-based approach.
How did Spanish imports of live pigs evolve in 2025?
Over the past year, Spanish imports of live pigs continued to increase, reaching 4,778,189 head, 12% more than in the previous year.
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How December unfolded on the German pig market: Pressure remains, hope for 2026 is shifting
The German pig market ended December with a deceptive sense of calm, yet beneath this veneer, the situation remained tense.
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