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August exports of U.S. pork topped year-ago totals for the first time in 2022, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

Sustained high feed costs and ASF continue to limit the growth of EU pigmeat production.

Pork exports remained below last year’s pace but continued to gain strength in Colombia and the Caribbean and stayed above year-ago for Mexico, the leading destination for U.S. pork.

Argentina succeeded in opening the Singapore market to pork and pork products, authorizing 3 meat packing plants.

In 2021, pork exports increased 66% in value and 54.4% in volume compared to 2017.

Official closing data for Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and Argentina show a general increase in apparent consumption and a fall in exports.

Between January and June, Spanish pork exports decreased 24%, with a 50% drop in exports destined for China.

Pig slaughter and pork production continue to increase despite the drop in exports. Domestic demand remains strong and is reflected in the considerable increase in apparent consumption.

According to the USDA, moderate growth is projected for the region's production, and exports from Brazil, Mexico and Chile will fall. Significant growth is expected in imports from Mexico and Argentina.

The Republic of Korea recognizes the strict regionalization measures adopted by the EU to combat outbreaks of African swine fever.

A twofold increase in live animal exports from Russia has been recorded.

According to Rabobank's third-quarter global pork report, African swine fever, inflation, and policies challenge growth while trade prospects rise.

Russia exported 81,600 tons of pork in the first half of the year, down 23% from a year earlier.

Environmental-related measures, reduced export prospects, high input costs, and ASF are leading to an expected fall in EU pigmeat production in 2022.