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Projections for key variables in 2024 from estimates for the region's leading countries, as outlined in the latest "Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade" report published by the USDA on October 12.

According to the latest USDA estimates published on October 12, a reduction in the sow inventory is expected in China, the European Union, and North America. However, Brazil is expected to see a significant increase in the number of sows.

In its latest report "Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade" from October 12, the USDA released its first estimates for next year, in which it foresees a production similar to 2023, as well as greater dynamism in international trade and a slight decrease in consumption.

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

Swine and pork production in 2024 is forecast to decline to due to lower sow inventories in 2023.

Issues related to the country’s swine industry were discussed at a government meeting hosted by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on September 4.

This report estimates how production and the availability of products for export could be affected by a changing climate.

These are the conditions of global wheat, maize, rice, and soybean crops according to AIMS.

The Canadian swine herd is forecast to contract in 2024 as sow barns are idled and processing capacity is removed in Eastern Canada.

Contrary to the expected cut in the world corn crop, given the adverse effects of the El Niño phenomenon in the United States, the estimate was slightly higher compared to the August report. As for soybeans, the total projection was again reduced due to the lower production expected in the United States.

Improved profitability is expected to support a temporary rebound of slaughter during the second half of this year. With the absence of a full recovery of pork sales to China, the sector is attempting to diversify exports and resetting its focus on the domestic market.

Nine regions saw increased hog production during the quarter.

In the first half of 2023, pig slaughter in Portugal decreased by 6.1%.

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

Reduced production, higher pig prices, and lower consumer demand has led to a challenging trading marketplace for pig meat in the UK.

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