China's pig census sees growth in October

Twelve Dutch companies to develop growth model for the pig farming sector in China starting with construction of a Research Test & Training Centre.

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

Pig farmers in China are actively restocking their farms and expanding operations following African swine fever outbreaks.

China has stopped imports from Danish Crown's slaughterhouses in Sæby and Horsens.

The total amount of pork imported during the first 9 months of this year has reached 3,280,000 t.

Illegally transported pigs infected with African swine fever represent the majority of cases reported in China in 2020. Cases of ASF on farms and in one wild boar have also been reported.

China has purchased over $23 billion in agricultural products, approximately 71% of its target under the Phase One Agreement.

The live pig census has been restored to 84% compared to 2017 levels, and pork prices are falling.

Pig production continues to recover. In September pork prices fell slightly. Corn and wheat prices are up, soybean prices are down.

China works on developing its livestock industry to rely less on foreign imports of pork.

As pig production continues to recover, the pork supply is gradually improving, which is expected to keep Q4 pork prices lower than last year.