FAO: China's pork production expected to exceed pre-PSAA volumes

According to the Food Outlook report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, after an 11.5% growth in 2021, global pork production is expected to grow by 2.5% in 2022, to 125 .6 million tons. Expansion is likely to be concentrated in Asia, but moderate increases are also likely in South America, Central America and the Caribbean. On the other hand, production contractions are forecast in Europe and North America. The largest volume gain is expected in China, with slight increases forecast in Vietnam, Brazil and Mexico, partially offset by substantial declines forecast in the European Union, Thailand, the US, Ukraine and Canada. According to the Organization, pork production in China is expected to expand by nearly 8 percent to 58 million tonnes, surpassing production levels before the widespread outbreaks of African Swine Fever. The report predicts that despite sporadic outbreaks, nominal production growth is likely in Vietnam, facilitated by ...