Offal now accounts for more than 50% of China's pork imports
54% of the pork China imported up to June consisted of offal, a category that continues to gain ground over meat.
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U.S.-Japan Strategic Trade and Investment Agreement
The agreement with Japan reassures and expands opportunities in the second leading export destination for U.S. beef and pork.
EU agri-food trade grows in April
The balance of trade in EU agri-food remains robust with a surplus of €22.5 billion for the months of January to April this year.
USDA corn and soybean projections for 2025/2026 - July 2025
Compared to the previous report, slight declines in global corn production and ending stocks were estimated, due to a smaller crop in Brazil. Soybean projections continue to be very positive, with significant growth in Brazil's production and slight declines in the U.S. and Argentina's harvests.
Overview of live pig imports into Europe in the first quarter of 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, European pig trade continued to be marked by an increase in Spanish imports of piglets and finishing pigs.
South Africa’s Pork Industry Faces Threat from US Trade Choice
South Africa risks its pork industry to protect citrus exports as US trade demands market access for pork despite PRRS disease concerns.
Spain increases its imports of piglets and pigs from the Netherlands in the first half of 2025
Spain imported more than 1.5 million piglets from the Netherlands between January and June 2025, 27% up on the same period in 2024.
Manitoba opens Washington office to strengthen trade with United States
The Washington, D.C. office sets out to build on trade and economic relationships with the U.S.
Solid EU agri-food trade performance in first quarter
Exports grew by 3% and imports increased by 20%.
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Cases Surge Across South Africa
South Africa faces an increasing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. Livestock testing and biosecurity measures intensify in affected regions.
Impact of the EU-Mercosur agreement on the swine industry: Prospects and challenges
On December 6, 2024, the final trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and Mercosur was signed. This agreement is considered historic due to its magnitude, creating a goods and services market of approximately 800 million consumers and representing a quarter of the global GDP.
EU: Several member states concerned about Mercosur agreement
France, Austria, and Hungary share concerns about the draft agreement with Mercosur.
China extends anti-dumping investigation into EU pork
The anti-dumping investigation on imports of pork and pork by-products originating from the European Union has been extended.
Exports boost EU agri-food trade surplus in February
Export growth was driven by high prices for cocoa and coffee, while cereal exports declined.
Mexico: Pork imports increased in the first four months of 2025
From January to April, more than 600,000 tons of pork were imported, while exports continued their downward trend with a year-on-year drop of 18%.
Unforeseen contingencies in the Spanish market: The great blackout
In this commentary, we review various issues affecting the swine market: the blackout in Spain, corporate concentration, the evolution of carcass weights, Trump's policy....