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Imports of pigs for slaughter and imports of pork increased by 5.2% in the first quarter of 2025.

This achievement represents a significant step forward for Paraguay's foreign trade and consolidates its position as a reliable supplier in the international food sector.

The European Parliament supports raising tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers and agricultural goods to reduce import dependency.

The top three slaughterhouses control 51% of the country's total slaughter, down 7% compared to the previous year.

The total number of pigs slaughtered in the first quarter increased by nearly 5% compared to 2024.

Pork production maintains positive performance, and pork consumption continues to gain acceptance among the Nicaraguan population.

The EU and the UK will work on an SPS agreement that would reduce controls and certificates in the trade of agri-food products.

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.

The National Institute for Drug and Food Surveillance (Invima) has identified food products with export potential to strengthen trade relations between Colombia and China.

In 2024, French pork exports rebounded slightly, with China as the main destination and frozen pork as a key product.

This transformation represents a milestone in the digitization of Chile's agri-food trade.