Tagged: Pork

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2 Sisters takes over Germany's Heidemark

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

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.

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.