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Over the past year, Spanish imports of live pigs continued to increase, reaching 4,778,189 head, 12% more than in the previous year.

The European Parliament decided yesterday to request the European Court of Justice to assess whether the EU-Mercosur agreement is in conformity with the EU treaties.

According to the Fourth Grain Crop Survey, the gains recorded in the previous agricultural cycle are likely to be surpassed, as soybeans and corn are performing better in the current season.

In the first 10 months of 2025, pork imports nearly doubled compared to the same period the previous year, which is one of the main reasons for the sharp drop in domestic pork prices.

This was the highest level of exports by the state in the last 10 years.

Pork consumption in Vietnam continues to increase, reaching nearly 39 kg per person in 2025.

The EU-Mercosur agreement could expand access to the European market for Brazilian pork, although with limited impact in the short term due to the reduced quota, according to an analysis by Cepea.

Pork production increased by 4% year-on-year.

The cattle and pig farming sectors support the new government measures aimed at guaranteeing the stability of the domestic market and protecting national production, with tariffs and quotas within the framework of the PACIC.

The first high-resolution European map of wild boar density provides a key tool for managing African swine fever and other diseases, as well as improving the sustainable control of wild boar populations.

Pig production and pork exports are projected to increase slightly in 2026 as the industry recovers from African swine fever.

The EFSA–ECDC report warns of an increase in severe listeriosis in the EU, linked to an aging population and changes in eating habits.

Santa Catarina achieved unprecedented results in international trade in animal proteins, driven by strong performance in chicken and pork and market diversification.

Argentine agribusiness consolidated its global presence by eliminating sanitary barriers in more than 160 markets in 2025.

Thirteen animals were found dead, all located within the high-risk zone defined by the 6-kilometer radius.

The year 2025 was marked by significant results for Brazilian pig farming, driven mainly by the country's record exports.

This update projects increases in global maize production, international trade, and ending stocks, driven by an upward revision in U.S. harvest estimates. In contrast, the global outlook for soybeans has been revised downward, both for production and ending stocks, as a result of the anticipated contraction in U.S. supply and exports of this oilseed.

The total import ban imposed in 2022 has been lifted with a regionalization agreement.

U.S. pork exports continued to build momentum in October, led by a record performance in leading market Mexico.

The pig farming sector is expected to have fewer pigs and much fewer farms by 2040.

The Council of the EU has taken a historic step by approving two key decisions in the EU-Mercosur agreement, while EU farmers and livestock producers continue their protests against it.

Vietnam spent US$358 million on Russian imports of more than 159,000 tons of chilled or frozen pork in the first 10 months of 2025.

In December alone, shipments increased by 25.8% compared to the same period in 2024.

Following strong performance in 2025, the Brazilian pork industry forecasts a year of increased exports, stable prices, production growth, and attractive margins for producers in 2026.