Tuesday, April 13, 2021
China Animal Health Update (April 2021)
Being the peak of China's spring season, April saw mild weather and lengthened daylight hours, with favourable feed intake and growth for livestock. April could be said to be the peak production period for the first half of 2021.
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
China Lysine: Slow usages, weak hog market curtails sales (week ended Apr 12, 2021)
As hog prices plummeted further while the costs of soymeal remained low, feed producers withheld purchases of lysine. Lysine producers held prices low while the costs of corn moved lower in a bid to stimulate sales.
Monday, April 12, 2021
China Whey: Market weakens despite delayed shipments, high import costs (week ended Apr 12, 2021)
Even though shipments were delayed while US whey costs remained high, prices of whey in China weakened of late. Hog farmers were reluctant to stock quality feeds with the market weak and the disease rates of African Swine Fever staying high
Monday, April 12, 2021
China Soymeal: Supply rise, demand fall hold prices flat (week ended Apr 12, 2021)
Soymeal prices consolidated higher as buyers increased stockpiles prudently while prices were low. However, with 10 million tonnes of Brazilian soy projected to arrive in May, price rise was marginal.
Monday, April 12, 2021
China Corn: Increased availability sinks prices (week ended Apr 12, 2021)
Demand for corn was slow as the livestock sectors stayed weak. Meanwhile, traders in the northeast region eagerly released stocks before the Qingming Festival holidays, hence increasing the downward pressure of corn market.
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Scientists in China clone swine to combat African swine fever threat
Scientists in China have successfully conducted a somatic cell cloning experiment, birthing five swine native to China in a bid to combat the threat of African swine fever (ASF) on swine breeding, China News Service reported.
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
African swine fever affects northern China's swine herd
Industry sources and analysts said a wave of African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks has resulted in a 20% decline of swine breeding herd in northern China, surpassing projected losses and increasing fears of ASF spreading to the south, Reuters ...
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
USTR concerned over Taiwan policy to require country of origin labeling for pork
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is concerned over Taiwan's policy to require country of origin labeling for pork following the ractopamine controversy in Taiwan, Taiwan News reported.
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
China Inositol: Prices strengthen 30% in Q1 (week ended Apr 5, 2021)
Feed producers were willing to place orders while the prices of inositol remained low. While some sellers lifted prices slightly, others held prices stable in attempts to attract buyers. Over the past three months, inositol prices have incr ...
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
China VA: Cautious mood impedes sales (week ended Apr 5, 2021)
In the local market, the transaction prices of VA500 were lower in the range of RMB305-365/kg. VA1000 prices weakened to RMB565/kg.
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
China Threonine: Producers cut prices to entice buyers (week ended Apr 5, 2021)
Weak demand exerted pressure on threonine market as feed producers were reluctant to stock inventories with the livestock prices weak. Threonine producers cut prices in efforts to entice buyers while the costs of production moved lower.
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
China Lysine: Market under pressure (week ended Apr 5, 2021)
Lysine sales were limited with the demand for hog feed sluggish and soymeal prices tumbling. With the costs of corn lower, producers were willing to negotiate prices slightly on a case by case basis.
Monday, April 5, 2021
China AA Broiler: Market remains weak on poor demand (week ended Apr 1, 2021)
Average AA broiler prices slid 3.9% to RMB8.83/kg. Over the past four weeks, AA broiler prices have plummeted 11%.
Monday, April 5, 2021
China Fishmeal: Market stays weak amid light trade (week ended Apr 5, 2021)
CNF prices of Peruvian prime-grade fishmeal remained at US$1,650/tonne amid light trade. Pre-sales of the upcoming season's fishmeal production totalled 275,000 tonnes with price quotes at US$1,620/tonne.
Monday, April 5, 2021
China Soymeal: Prices stabilise on improved demand (week ended Apr 5, 2021)
Low costs of soymeal attracted some buyers to stockpile inventories, albeit cautiously. Crushers, who limited production, held prices firm to sustain profit margins.

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