What will 2024 bring?
The European Union will continue to be a "privileged island in world pig prices."
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China's pork production increased while pig inventory shrank in 2023
This is how many pigs were sold, how much pork was produced, and how many pigs were in China in 2023.
World pork trade: Japanese and South Korean markets shrinking
European, Brazilian, and American pork exporters compete not only for China but also for Japan and Korea.
Netherlands: Newly proposed cost price calculation for "Better Life" pigs
Wageningen Economic Research has developed a new cost price calculation for pigs with the Better Life quality mark.
The 10 most-read articles in 2023
Join us in revisiting the articles that have resonated the most with our dedicated swine community throughout 2023.
Argentina's crop production and exports in 2023
Argentina's corn, wheat, and soybean production and exports in 2023.
Current profitability of pig production in Poland
Bartosz Czarniak analyzes the profitability data of Polish pig production in December and compares it with the data for August.
An epilogue to a strange year
We are at the end of an exceptional and strange year. Guillem Burset examines the factors that have shaped the hog market this year.
EU pig meat production and exports expected to decline through 2035
The medium-term outlook for the EU's pig meat market from now until 2035.
How China’s ASF outbreaks affected global pork markets
African swine fever (ASF) spread from Europe to China in 2018—one of the largest animal disease incidents ever. The outbreak reduced China’s pork supply, and Chinese pork prices more than doubled to reach record levels.
China to purchase and store more pork
The country will launch the third batch of central pork reserve purchasing and storage work within the year.
Smooth landing: Are we on solid ground?
After months and months, the Spanish price has dropped to be in line with those of its community partners; the cause has been the difficulty in exporting to Third Countries, although the reduced slaughter in Central Europe has been a lifesaver.
China saw record oilseed crushing in the 2022/23 season
Oilseed crushing in China was a record in the 2022/23 marketing year at 133 Mt. Added to this is a large recovery in oil imports of up to 12.69 Mt and continued growth in meal demand.
Argentina: Soybean complex could double the country's foreign trade revenue next year
The rains have helped restore soil moisture in preparation for the new soybean season, which is progressing steadily toward April of next year.
Europe doomed to wipe out pig production?
Over the years, the EU has established regulations that have governed the industry. How has this affected the profitability of production and the prospects for the EU pork market?