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Pigmeat production is declining in all EU countries while less competitive EU prices hamper exports.

The import of pigs for slaughter increased by 18.5% in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.

Reductions are driven by lower pork exports to non-EU markets, mainly to China, continued high input costs, and imposition of new EU regulations.

USDA has lowered its third-quarter pork production forecast due to expected lower average dressed weights.

Low numbers of slaughtered pigs on the EU market continue supporting high pig prices while EU demand stays high.

Prices in China are decreasing and approaching European levels.

The supply of live pigs is high while prices are low.

This is the second batch of frozen pork this year to be purchased and stored in central reserves.

In April, international pork prices were the ones that rose the most.

Producers in both countries are struggling to be profitable as pork consumption is trending low.

Trends in Danish pig farming according to the June 1 agricultural and horticultural census.

Alberta hog inventory numbers, prices, slaughter volume, and exports.

The FAO Meat Price Index for pig meat increased in February.

According to Rabobank's report, "Global Pork Quarterly Q1 2023," supply is expected to be tight in the first quarter, with consumption facing uncertainty. Global pork trade will likely be limited. Rising inflation and high stock accumulated in 2022 will pressure import needs.

The combined index should be a better representation of the market evolution and thus contribute to greater transparency in the sector.

Sustained high feed costs and ASF continue to limit the growth of EU pigmeat production.