Pork production in China and its international impact
Pork production in China has recovered rapidly, as illustrated by the sharp drop in prices in the first half of 2021.
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From heaven to hell
At a time when everything seems to be going against us, there remains the hope that the cost of production in China is much higher than in Spain...
Global pig meat prices declined in September
According to the FAO meat price index, global pig meat prices declined in September while ovine and bovine prices increased.
EU pig meat market facing increased production with decreased demand
The EU pigmeat market is in a difficult situation due to increased production and decreased demand from food services and China. Prices have been falling steadily in the past months.
Serious crisis in Central Europe - peering into the ground
Guillem Burset predicts when the Spanish pig price will bottom out, and even dares to give us a number!
Difficult financial outlook for UK pig producers
The first half of 2021 represents the worst financial situation for pig producers, across a six-month period, on record.
U.S. pork exports continue at record levels in June
U.S. pork exports closed the first half of the year on a strong note, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
Inevitable tsunami: Slaughter and process at a loss? No, thanks.
September will show in all its harshness the precariousness of the present moment: pigs will arrive for slaughter in droves and it remains to be seen whether slaughterhouses will be willing to process those pigs whose pork they cannot sell.
Pig price in Italy
Currently, the pig price in Italy is set by a Single National Commission (CUN), which began functioning on April 15, 2011.
What happens next?
We are so unmoored from “normal” that it makes sense to situate the current pork industry within the current macro environment.
Cascading declines in search of ground. European balances
Virtually absent pork exports to China and poor demand in the EU lead to a 17% drop in Spanish price in 7 weeks, and it will keep dropping.
Philippines: Hog production took a hit in first quarter
Twelve regions reported decreases in pig production during the first quarter.
China: Excess pork production has lowered prices
Between April and June 2021 excess pork production in China has lowered pork prices, caused small and medium producers to liquidate farm inventories, and limited piglet restocking.
EU pigmeat production will accelerate in 2021
EU pigmeat production is expected to continue increasing in 2021, as additional production in some EU countries more than compensated for the decrease due to ASF in Germany.
China: Pig slaughter up 44% in May
The volume of pork on the Chinese market has continued to increase recently. In May, the slaughter volume increased 44% year-on-year.
The party's over: Plummeting declines announced
For the first time in 20 years, Spanish prices fell in June. We are in an extremely exceptional situation that must be corrected as soon as possible.