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South Africa’s FMD vaccine delays leave pigs vulnerable, with farmers urging faster rollout to curb outbreaks and protect livestock.

The latest update points to greater corn availability driven by the USA and Ukraine, together with a stable soybean supply supported by the strong performance of Brazil and Paraguay.

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

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.

South Africa’s pig industry sees cautious progress against foot-and-mouth disease, with vaccines, abattoir approvals, and ongoing research underway.

The Colombian swine industry closed 2025 with a historic advance in slaughter and production, driven by rising domestic consumption, reflecting the strength of demand.

The swine industry is expected to increase in both production and slaughter in 2026. Record exports are also expected.

Peruvian domestic pork production increased in 2025, and its imports reconfigured, with Brazil consolidating its position as the main foreign supplier.

Stability in Japan's pork production, consumption, and imports is forecast for 2026.

In 2025, the pig herd grew slightly, and production reached 2.1 million metric tons, driven by increased carcass weight.

Portugal saw an increase in the total number of pigs slaughtered in 2025.

According to Rabobank, Vietnam’s animal protein sector is modernizing fast, with rising incomes and shifting preferences driving demand.