Tagged: Pork

Brazil's Q2 2026 cattle and hog slaughter rise as chicken slaughter dips quarter-on-quarter

IBGE data show cattle, hog and chicken slaughter volumes all up year-on-year in the second quarter, while raw milk acquisition and chicken slaughter both eased from the first quarter.

Vietnam pork prices hold near highs on breeding sow shortage as chicken, egg prices slump

A breeding sow shortfall and farm relocations in Vietnam's Dong Nai province are keeping pork prices elevated, while an oversupply of poultry and eggs pushes those prices to multi-year lows.

Vietnam's Hoa Phat Agriculture warns of pig oversupply risk within two to three years

The national sow herd stands at 2.1 to 2.2 million against a pre-ASF level of 2.6 to 2.8 million, with the total pig population at 27.1 million.

Philippines accredits 21 Irish meat plants, opening market to pork, poultry and beef

Philippine meat imports rose 12% to 872,274 tonnes in the first half, with pork up 11% and chicken up nearly 14%.

Alltech names Andy Rash to lead US specialty ingredients as company restructures for long-term growth

Six new appointments spanning dairy, beef, poultry, pork and national accounts are designed to strengthen Alltech's commercial execution and customer partnerships in an evolving US market.

Cambodia livestock association calls for crackdown on smuggled pork, eggs and chicks as disease and price risks mount

CLRA president Srun Pov warned that unregulated imports are undermining farmgate prices, raising ASF and FMD transmission risks, and could trigger oversupply if chick imports continue unchecked.

Brazil's meat exports to Mexico surge in 2025 with pork up 79% and chicken up 15% as cost advantages drive market share gains

Mexico ranked as Brazil's top turkey export market in 2025 and is emerging as a key destination across all major protein categories, according to ABPA data presented at SIAVS in Sao Paulo.

Vietnam's meat imports climb to US$1.46 billion in H1 2026 as cheap foreign chicken squeezes domestic producers

Surging import volumes and FTA-driven price cuts are compounding oversupply pressure on Vietnamese poultry and hog farmers already facing weak consumer demand

Brazil's record pork exports to Philippines set to ease as ASF recovery progresses, ABPA warns

Brazil shipped a record 392,902 tonnes of pork to the Philippines in 2025, over a quarter of its total exports, but volumes are expected to ease as ASF recovery progresses.

Thailand's Q2 pig production cost rises THB 3.18/kg to THB 71.78/kg as feed and breeding costs climb

The Office of Agricultural Economics has set THB 72/kg as the industry-wide cost benchmark for Q2 2026, while farmgate prices in western Thailand remain close to that level at THB 68-70/kg.

Philippines sets PHP430/kg retail pork price threshold to trigger 150,000-tonne MAV import release

The Department of Agriculture is finalising implementing rules for the expanded minimum access volume scheme, which pre-authorises up to 150,000 additional tonnes of lower-tariff pork imports as an ASF-driven supply buffer.

CP Group commits US$600 million to expand poultry and pork processing capacity in Vietnam

The Thai agribusiness conglomerate plans to double chicken processing capacity at its flagship Dong Nai export complex and build a new northern Vietnam facility, as it positions the country as a regional food production and export base.

Philippine agri group calls for tariff restoration ahead of Marcos SONA as pork and chicken imports surge

SINAG is urging President Marcos to use his 27 July State of the Nation Address to reverse trade liberalisation measures it says have undercut domestic livestock and grain production.

Philippines' meat imports jump 22% in first five months of 2026 as domestic output lags

Pork, chicken and beef imports all rose by double digits as African swine fever continues to constrain domestic livestock production.

Vietnam's swine sector risks oversupply as herd expansion accelerates

China's deepening pork glut offers a cautionary parallel as Vietnam's pig population grows and domestic prices soften.

Philippines pork industry leader pushes for stronger domestic production

A pork industry leader in the Philippines is pushing for stronger domestic production and reduced dependence on imports, warning that limited local output continues to expose the country to supply risks and price instability, as efforts intensify to bolster Cebu's existing multibillion-peso pork industry.

Malaysia's pig farm numbers drop 22% as pork output falls, minister says supply still adequate

Domestic pork supply is supported by import access as registered farms shrink and production declines due to ongoing disease pressure.

Taiwan signs pork export MoUs with Singapore and Philippines six months after regaining ASF-free status

Taiwan was certified clear of African swine fever in April, just six months after its first outbreak, with the agriculture minister citing the rapid recovery as evidence of strong animal disease control capabilities.

US pork exports up 8% in April as Mexico, Japan and Philippines drive broad-based growth

April shipments of 257,212 metric tonnes valued at US$718.1 million put the US on pace for a strong 2026 export year, with four-month volumes tracking 4% above last year's record-setting pace.

Ho Chi Minh City pilots certified pork programme in traditional markets

BAF Vietnam is supplying product to the city's first "Green Tick" pork stalls in traditional markets, with the Department of Industry and Trade eyeing an eventual rollout across more than 400 market sites.

Rising meat imports and higher input costs squeeze Vietnam's pig farmers

A 26% jump in meat and meat by-product imports in the first five months of 2026 is compounding pressure on domestic producers already hit by four consecutive rounds of feed cost increases tied to the Middle East conflict.

Thai pig farmers sustain losses as farm-gate prices fall to THB54 - 58/kg despite demand recovery

Rising feed corn costs and suspected illegal pork supply are compounding pressure on small-scale producers already squeezed by retail competition.

British Chamber backs Philippines' fourfold rise in pork import quota

The BCCP says Executive Order No. 116 will bolster UK-Philippines trade ties and ease pork supply shortfalls caused by ASF.

Philippine hog raisers challenge pork MAV hike, citing stable supply and negative price inflation

Industry group SINA says the near-fourfold increase in import volumes was implemented without stakeholder consultation and risks making local production uncompetitive.

US pork finds major destinations in Central America and Dominican Republic

Fueled by rising incomes, booming tourism, and favorable access through the Central America-Dominican Republic-US Free Trade Agreement and the US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement, Central America and the Dominican Republic have developed into major destinations for US pork.

CPF Q1 net profit surges 349% quarter on quarter to THB4.875 billion as meat oversupply begins to ease

China pork oversupply and year-on-year earnings weakness remain headwinds, with a clearer market balance expected in the second half.

Philippines lifts Spanish pork import ban after ASF regionalization recognised

Spain's inclusion as an accredited source under bilateral sanitary protocols reopens a key supply channel for the Philippine market.

Singapore vegetable and seafood farm productivity rises in 2025 as food resilience push gains ground

Local farms deliver stronger output as Singapore expands its food source diversification and sets longer-term targets for domestic production under its refreshed food resilience strategy.

World's pork trade being affected by disease outbreaks and changing demand patterns this year

Global pork trade in 2026 is being reshaped by animal disease outbreaks and shifting demand patterns, with the European Union emerging as a key player in a rapidly evolving export landscape, the US Foreign Agricultural Service said in its April 9 report.

US pork exports higher year-on-year in January

US pork exports trended higher year-over-year in January, led by another outstanding performance from leading market Mexico, according to data released by US Department of Agriculture and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

Pork production in China jumped by 4.1% last year

China's pork production rose by 4.1% year-on-year in 2025, reaching 59 million tonnes, the United Kingdom's Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) stated.

Pig management system company Eco-Pork receives loan funding from Tokyo Star Bank

Eco-Pork, which provides the management support system, Porker, for utilising data in pig farming, announced on February 13 that it has secured funding through a loan with stock acquisition rights from Tokyo Star Bank.

2 Sisters takes over Germany's Heidemark

The owner of UK private-label poultry major 2 Sisters Food Group has acquired German peer Heidemark.

Productivity, cost reduction key priorities of world's pork industry this year, report states

The focus for the global pork industry in 2026, according to RaboResearch's latest quarterly report, will be on productivity, cost reduction and cautious expansion.

Malaysian agriculture official assures no shortage of pork as Chinese New Year nears

There will be no shortage of pork in Malaysia for the upcoming Chinese New Year festive season, said the country's Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Chan Foong Hin.

US pork organisation sends comments on USDA response plan for New World screwworm detection

The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) in the United States submitted comments on the US Department of Agriculture's draft response plan for a New World screwworm detection in the country.

Most consumers fine with buying gene-edited pork, research found

The vast majority of consumers are open to purchasing gene-edited pork, according to new research from Circana, commissioned by PIC.

Demand for US pork still strong in face of challenges, according to USMEF CEO

Demand for US pork remained strong despite headwinds, according to US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) president and chief executive officer Dan Halstrom.

Mexico's pork exports to China increase in value and volume in first half of 2021

Rapid integrated assessment of food safety and nutrition related to pork consumption of regular consumers and mothers with young children in Vietnam

Hung Nguyen-Viet et al.