A new USDA FAS report predicts a 3% increase in global pork production in 2023, reaching 114.0 million tons, primarily due to higher output in China. This is attributed to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, leading to increased pork demand. Despite this, production forecasts for other countries remain largely unchanged. Global pork exports for 2023 are anticipated to rise by 2% to 10.7 million tons, driven by increased exports from the EU, Brazil, and the US, with Asia being the key market. The Philippines will contribute to this growth due to higher imports, which are forecast to rise despite a decline in US exports. The extension of reduced import tariffs through 2023 will further boost Philippine imports, despite African swine fever's impact on the country's production.