December 18, 2006

Denmark's pig exports rises 30 percent
 

Danish pig exports have increased 30 percent in the 2005-06 year, rising to 48,500 breeding pigs from 37,500 in 2004-05, Danske Slagterier's pig breeding SEA (Salgs- og Eksport for Avlssvin) said.

Sales in 2005-06 increased to the traditional markets, including Germany, Belgium and Italy. Exports to Eastern European markets, including Russia grew strongly.

Thomas Henriksen, SEA director, said the increases were a result of increasing globalisation and the high breeding quality of Danish pig breeding.

SEA aims to become the multiplier herd for Europe, Henriksen said, adding that SEA would be able to attain annual export growth of 10 percent in the coming years.

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