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Brazilian pig production for 2020 is expected to increase by 4.5 percent and reach a record production of nearly 44 million pigs, driven by strong exports (expected to increase 15% largely due to continued ASF) and growth in domestic demand.
The cost of hog production (by kilogram, live weight) increased in 2019 over 8 percent, mostly due to an increase in feed costs. Costs of production are expected to be stable this year, but at a somewhat higher level, due to bumper corn and soybean crops.
Productivity is expected to increase in 2020 as carcass weights are expected to grow by over 3.5 percent.
February 18, 2020/ USDA/ United States.
https://apps.fas.usda.gov/
