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With a relative growth of 7.2% in the last year (the highest among all animal proteins), pork was the main driver of per capita meat consumption in Colombia, which surpassed 80 kg per person for the first time in 2025.

The trade balance remained positive, but deteriorated in fresh, chilled, and frozen pork.

Official numbers from the 2024 Agricultural Census have provided key data on the current structure of animal production in Uruguay. Data from the swine segment show an activity characterized by high concentration at large scale and intensive labor use.

The pork industry led Chile's meat exports in 2025, generating more than USD 697 million in revenue.

Shipments increased in both volume and value in January, supported by strong demand across key markets, with Mexico remaining the main destination.

The European Union has today notified to the Mercosur countries the instrument of provisional application for the EU-Mercosur interim Trade Agreement (iTA).

Regulation (EU) 2026/687 protects the European meat sector with safeguard measures against Mercosur imports.

The increase in imports strengthened the domestic supply of pork throughout the year, thus contributing to the increase in apparent consumption.

With the inclusion of Sabadell, there are now 10 municipalities with confirmed cases, with a total of 40 outbreaks reported up to date.

Pig production is set to rise by 3.2%, while cattle, sheep and goat sectors are expected to decline.

Although pork imports once again reached a record, domestic production contributed more than 100,000 additional ton, growing to levels not seen since 2019.

Portuguese operators can apply for authorization to start exporting pork to Vietnam.

The number of pigs imported for slaughter increased by 0.2%, and pork imports increased by 6.3% in 2025.

The French pork industry plans to invest €7 billion to restore self-sufficiency and reduce imports.