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....
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Mexican swine industry shows moderate and sustained growth in 2025
The semiannual USDA report on Livestock and Products in Mexico reveals that the swine industry will continue to grow moderately in 2025, supported by improved genetics, cost reductions, and sustained domestic demand. Imports will remain stable, with the United States as the main supplier.
Portugal: Imports of pork and pigs for slaughter increased in the first quarter
Imports of pigs for slaughter and imports of pork increased by 5.2% in the first quarter of 2025.
UK-US pork trade and Trump's tariffs
The UK ships around 7,000 tonnes of pig meat to the US annually, making it the fourth largest destination for UK product. The vast majority of this is made up of loins, fore-ends and bellies.
Corn and soybeans: First USDA estimates for the 2025/26 season
Forecasts for the next world corn harvest are very positive, driven mainly by increased production in the United States. Good international trade is anticipated, although accompanied by reduced ending stocks. As for soybeans, a significant increase in production and exports from Brazil is expected, boosting international trade.
EU agri-food trade picked up in January
The trade surplus narrowed to EUR 3 billion, reflecting increased import costs.
U.S.-China tariff modifications
The U.S. will temporarily reduce tariffs on Chinese imports, with China agreeing to reduce retaliatory duties.
Mexico: Pork trade balance shows deficit in the first quarter of 2025
Pork imports continue to set records, while exports recorded a nearly 20% drop in volume.
Analysis of Latin American swine farming performance in 2024 and outlook for 2025
In 2024, the Latin American swine industry continued to show outstanding performance, reaffirming its potential, resilience, and capacity to adapt to the challenges facing the sector in a complex market environment. However, given the current geopolitical circumstances, reconfiguration of international pork trade flows in Latin America is expected in 2025 as a result of retaliation against the tariffs imposed by the United States.
Philippines lifts ban on heat-treated Korean pork products
A temporary ban on importing processed pork products from South Korea has been lifted following a comprehensive risk assessment of South Korea against ASF.
The UK pork industry post-Brexit: A five-year overview
The past five years have been a turbulent period for the UK pork industry, shaped by the intersecting challenges of Brexit, COVID-19 and global economic and geopolitical pressures.
Argentina’s grain market reacts to new exchange rate scheme
After the implementation of the new exchange rate bands and the narrowing of the gap, soybeans are gaining momentum in the markets, while cereals still show caution.
Global pork market: Impact of the Trump-driven trade war
Customs tariffs have major consequences and affect pig farms worldwide.
A momentary truce in the Spanish market
Guillem Burset analyzes the situation in the Spanish market and the possible effects of Trump's tariff policy on pork trade.
Chinese imports of pork and pork by-products grow in the first quarter of 2025
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.