articles about meat
A momentary truce in the Spanish market
Guillem Burset analyzes the situation in the Spanish market and the possible effects of Trump's tariff policy on pork trade.
How did Spanish pork exports perform in 2024?
Spanish exports of pork and pork products to third countries remained stable in 2024.
Brazil: Santa Catarina has best first quarter ever for pork exports
In the first quarter, Santa Catarina's pork exports reached a historical record, maintaining its leadership in Brazil.
Chinese imports of pork and pork by-products grow in the first quarter of 2025
According to the latest data, Chinese imports of pork and by-products during the first three months of 2025 increased compared to the previous year.
Peru: Increased supply boosted pork consumption in 2024
In 2024, apparent pork consumption in Peru grew 4 % due to the sustained increase in domestic supply, linked to higher domestic production and the increase in imports. The growing participation of Brazilian pork imports stands out, which increased significantly in volume compared to the previous year.
The Philippine market opens to Portuguese pork
Six Portuguese pork establishments have been authorized to export pork to the Philippines.
Argentina: Pig slaughter increased nearly 5 % in first quarter
So far this year, there has been an upward trend in the volume of pig slaughter.
The Philippines will more strictly implement pork maximum suggested retail price
The aim is to strike a fair balance between the interests of producers, traders, retailers, and consumers—especially in light of continued inflationary pressures.
World pig farming: First update of USDA estimates for 2025
In its most recent report, “Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade,” published on April 10, the USDA projects slight growth in world pork production in 2025, accompanied by a slight drop in global exports, despite the expected significant increase in shipments from Brazil.
Chinese pork production up in the first quarter of 2025
China's pork output and pig inventory both saw year-on-year increases in the first quarter of 2025.
Spain: New protocol to boost pork exports to China
Spain and China signed a new export protocol to boost the pork market in the Asian country.
Brazil: Paraná recorded 91.5% increase in pork exports
Paraná achieved the second-largest increase in pork exports in March 2025.
EU agri-food exports reached record levels in 2024
The EU continues to trade with a broad range of trading partners and to export a diversified basket of products, contributing to the resilience of the sector.
U.S. February pork exports below year-ago levels
Robust pork demand in Central America and Mexico was offset by a slowdown in Japan and Korea.
FAO meat price index rose in March, driven by higher pig meat prices
Pig meat quotations rose in the European Union after Germany regained foot-and-mouth-disease-free status.