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African swine fever continues to negatively affect both backyard and commercial hog holdings in Romania. High pork prices in the EU curbed pork meat and live-piglet imports in Romania during the latter half of 2019.

Philippine pork production is expected to decline by double digits in 2020, as African swine fever continues to spread. Imports of pork are likely to increase as demand recovers from the decline seen at the end of 2019.

Canada's swine herd down, but production up in 2020 as the country recovers from PEDv. Pork imports and exports to increase.

Pork production is projected to remain flat in 2020 as the industry struggles to rebound from classical swine fever. The United States expands market share due to lower tariffs.

Higher expected Australian swine numbers due to rising prices could result in a recovery in pork production later in the year

EU a step closer to region-to-region trade with Southeast Asia, eliminating tariffs on pork.

The Ministry of Commerce is responding quickly to ensure a sufficient pork supply during the coronavirus epidemic.

According to AMIS' Market Monitor, geopolitical tensions including the US-China trade agreement along with the rapid spread of coronavirus may impact agriculture markets.

Chinese pork imports increased by 75% over the last year.