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According to the latest data, Chinese imports of pork and by-products during the first three months of 2025 increased compared to the previous year.

In 2024, apparent pork consumption in Peru grew 4 % due to the sustained increase in domestic supply, linked to higher domestic production and the increase in imports. The growing participation of Brazilian pork imports stands out, which increased significantly in volume compared to the previous year.

In its most recent report, “Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade,” published on April 10, the USDA projects slight growth in world pork production in 2025, accompanied by a slight drop in global exports, despite the expected significant increase in shipments from Brazil.

The outlook for U.S. corn exports improved compared to the March report. A slight increase in the EU corn production was estimated, as well as an increase in its imports. For soybean projections, no significant adjustments were made.

The EU continues to trade with a broad range of trading partners and to export a diversified basket of products, contributing to the resilience of the sector.

Animal feed imports from Argentina reached over 365.05 million USD in the first two months of 2025.

Decreased pork production was offset by significantly increased imports, contributing to increased consumption.

China imported more than 61 Mt of grain in 2023/24, but is to reduce purchases in 2024/25 due to economic factors and self-sufficiency policies.

Australian pork production, consumption, and trade expectations for 2025.

China renewed or extended the facility registrations by five years for 365 U.S. pork establishments.

Compared to February, estimates for global corn exports were cut, which could be explained by a projected decrease in shipments from Brazil. Likewise, a significant drop in corn imports from China was estimated. As for soybeans, projections remained unchanged, except for a drop in ending stocks.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development reaffirms its commitment to strengthening Mexican pork production to reduce dependence on imports and move towards food self-sufficiency in pork production.

China is the world’s largest importer of purebred breeding swine.