Global swine production costs in 2022
The InterPIG network has released data on production costs, sow productivity, and feed conversion from 17 countries.
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The pig price continues to fall - For how long and how far?
Guillem Burset gives us the keys to understanding the current European pork trade situation. He also forecasts when the price will stop falling.
The history and future of Spain's swine industry (2/2): Growth
Strong growth in production and thus exports is followed by an unstoppable concentration. ASF, a threat.
EU pigmeat production declining, exports hampered
Pigmeat production is declining in all EU countries while less competitive EU prices hamper exports.
The Spanish pig price continues to fall relentlessly... What is happening?
The pig price in Spain has been falling for nine consecutive weeks. Guillem Burset gives us the keys to interpret this.
Portugal: Significant increase in imports of live pigs
The import of pigs for slaughter increased by 18.5% in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.
Spanish production driven down by lower exports and animal welfare regulations
Reductions are driven by lower pork exports to non-EU markets, mainly to China, continued high input costs, and imposition of new EU regulations.
European prices go down hard, full speed ahead
After four months of being at the limit, the price is gliding down - seemingly without panic - in search of a bottom.
U.S. third quarter pork production may be lower than expected
USDA has lowered its third-quarter pork production forecast due to expected lower average dressed weights.
Groundhog day? (Four months of the same)
The Spanish pig price can only go down. The million-dollar question is when.
EU: Lower pig production and pigmeat exports anticipated
Low numbers of slaughtered pigs on the EU market continue supporting high pig prices while EU demand stays high.
Hog prices in China similar to those in Europe
Prices in China are decreasing and approaching European levels.
China starts central pork reserve collection and storage amidst low hog prices
The supply of live pigs is high while prices are low.
Still at the Top of the World
Mercolleida has had the same price for the 13th time in a row. Spain continues to have the most expensive pig price in the world in what is now known as the "Spanish Miracle".
At the Top of the World
What implications do current hog prices in Spain have for exports and slaughterhouses? How will we manage the typical reduced supply in the summer, exacerbated this year by PRRS?
A great race... to nowhere
Have you ever felt like you've been running in place?