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Meat production increased for the first time since 2016, after seven consecutive years of declines.

Ecuador's pig farming sector has shown remarkable growth in recent years, currently meeting domestic demand and aiming for international markets.

MIDAGRI reported that the sector's growth was driven by a 6.8% increase in the crop subsector and a 1.8% rise in the livestock subsector.

The Nicaraguan Ministry of Agriculture reported a 3.4% increase in national pork production in 2024.

Despite the economic situation in 2024 and the increase in imports, domestic pork production achieved significant growth, which could be explained, in part, by the strength of domestic consumption, as well as by the gradual recovery of exports. These results reflect the resilience of the pork sector, marking a very positive year-end and promising expectations for the future.

Despite being such a small country geographically, Uruguay has one of the highest per capita pork consumptions in Latin America, with imports making up 80% of its consumption.

In 2025, growth in global animal protein production will be slightly higher, driven by seafood and poultry.

Current conditions rule out the possibility of a highly productive season for corn and soybeans, which would need significant rainfall to reverse the negative trend.

Compared to the December report, there was a significant cut in U.S. corn production and ending stocks, while a larger harvest and lower imports were estimated for China. A decrease in the global soybean harvest and ending stocks was projected, derived from a lower forecast for U.S. production.

Total swine inventory decreased slightly but was higher than in 2023.

The number of pig farms decreased by 3.4%, or 600 farms, in one year and by 41.7%, or 11,200 farms, in ten years.

Foreign demand for pork remained strong throughout 2024 and Brazilian exports reached new records.

China's pork production decreased by 1.5% in 2024.

The Irish pigmeat sector recorded a modest recovery in exports during 2024, despite a highly competitive market environment for pork internationally.