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.
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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....
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.
The trade war
There may be unforeseen consequences of the current trade war...
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.