China's pork production down in first quarter

Compared to the first quarter of 2023, Chinese pork imports have decreased by 53%.

What has the hog production situation been like recently in China? What measures have been taken to stabilize hog production?

Austrian pork meat producers will be able to supply parts such as offal, feet, and heads to China.

The Customs Administration of China confirms the certification of the first Panamanian pork processing plant to export pork products to the People's Republic of China, by complying with all sanitary measures and quality standards.

Swine and pork production in 2024 will be marginally down as persistently low live hog and pork prices weigh on producers. Pork imports may grow marginally to offset the forecasted decline in domestic pork production.

This revision adjusted the national target number of reproductive sows from 41 million to 39 million.

According to the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China, as of January 24, "imports of pork and edible pork by-products from Russia that meet the relevant requirements are allowed."

After six years, a Belgian container full of pig heads, ears, and snouts left for China.

In 2023, China imported a total of 2.72 million tons of pork and offal, a 5% decrease from the previous year and half the imports from 3 years ago.

This is how many pigs were sold, how much pork was produced, and how many pigs were in China in 2023.