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U.S. pork exports posted the best month on record in November, easily reaching new highs in both volume and value, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

Colombian pork production increased by more than 10% during the first 11 months of 2019.

Livestock contributes to more than 40% of the value of the country's agrifood production and helps make Mexico the seventh largest producer of animal protein in the world.

In 2019 FAO Meat Price Index averaged 175.8 points. Pig meat prices registered the biggest year-on-year increase.

Brazilian pork sales (considering all fresh and processed products) reached record volumes in 2019, according to statistics published by the Brazilian Association of Animal Proteins (ABPA).

Pork supply and demand is expected to be balanced for the upcoming Spring Festival with heavier pig herds, more pork reserves released and expanded pork imports.

Effective April 1, 2020, Japan will no longer apply the pork safeguard to imported products from member countries of the World Trade Organization as virtually all imports of pork are now covered by trade agreements with separate safeguard mechanisms.

On December 2, Deputy Head of the Rosselkhoznadzor Konstantin Savenkov held phone consultations with Head of the Veterinary Сontrol Department of Food Safety and Consumer Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan Norio Kumagai.

High prices, low pig census, and low slaughter mean that even with increased demand for pork with the new year celebration, consumption is still expected to be down.

Wheat consumption not as affected by ASF as previously thought. Corn production increased with prices down.

The measure published in the official bulletin under directorial resolution (RD) No. 0051-2019 aims to maintain the country's health status.

A decline in Hong Kong’s fresh pork supply due to African swine fever (ASF) is creating both short-term and long-term opportunities for U.S. pork.

Starting in January 2020, two Costa Rican processing plants will be able to export pork products to China.

The pig census has decreased by 2% while the number of farms has dropped by 5.5%.

USDA quarterly report shows 2019 has been a record year for the US pig census. Inventory is up 3% from last year, but down slightly from November.