Pig production report in Argentina on October 2024

The FADA Foundation presented the latest Pork Monitor report, highlighting the main indicators of production, consumption and foreign trade of pork in Argentina for September and October 2024. During September 2024, pork production reached 61,844 tons, experiencing a decrease of 6.7% compared to the previous month and a year-on-year decrease of 4.1%. Pig slaughter also reflected a monthly decrease of 6%, totaling 657,979 heads. Despite these decreases, per capita consumption of pork remained at 16.8 kg per year per inhabitant. The shelf price of pork breast rose 8.2% in September compared to the previous month, showing a year-on-year increase of 187.3%. However, in real terms, the monthly increase was 4.6%, while compared to September 2023, the adjusted price fell by 7%. In October 2024, the average price of general capon reached $1,600 per kilo, with an increase of 6.7% compared to the previous month and a year-on-year increase of 131%. Exports of pork products in August totaled ...