Portugal: Imports of pigs for slaughter on the rise

Published 2024년 6월 4일

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In the first quarter of 2024, Portugal saw a 9.6% increase in the import of pigs for slaughter compared to the same period in 2023, with the total weight of these imports rising by 11.6%. Additionally, imports of pork and pork products grew by 3.9%, driven by increases in frozen and fresh/chilled meats, although offal imports declined by 12.1%. Overall, the revenue from these imports increased by 6.2%.
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The import of pigs for slaughter increased by 9.6% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, going from 224,318 head last year to 245,751 head this year. Total weight increased by 11.6%, from 23,755 tons (average weight 105.9 kg) in 2023 to 26,466 tons (average weight 107.7 kg) this year. More pigs and heavier pigs came in 2024, which has been a trend over the last two or three years in terms of average pig weight. Imports of pork and pork products increased by 3.9%, going from 24,083 tons in 2023 to 25,016 tons in 2024. There was a 5.4% increase in frozen meat (6,750 tons to 6,889 tons). In fresh/chilled meats there was a 6.7% increase (16,996 tons to 17,813 tons). ...
Source: Pig 333

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