Portugal: Imports of pigs for slaughter rise by 2% and meat imports rise by 5.3% in the first 9 months of 2024

Published 2024년 11월 21일

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Preliminary data for the period January to September 2024, as reported by the GPP, shows a 2% increase in the number of pigs for slaughter, totaling 685,204 heads, despite a 3.6% decrease in total weight to 72,556 tons. The average weight per pig also saw an increase, from 104.2 kg in 2023 to 105.9 kg in 2024. Meat and meat product imports rose by 5.3%, amounting to 76,638 tons, with a 1.1% increase in turnover to 433.314 million euros. There was a notable rise in imports of fresh or chilled meat by 7.8%, while entries of offal saw a significant decrease of 16.3%.

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According to data published by the GPP, provided by the INE as preliminary data, regarding the entry of pigs for slaughter, this increased by 2% between January and September 2024 when compared to the same period in 2023, going from 672,045 heads last year to 685,204 heads this year. In terms of total weight, this decreased by 3.6%, going from 70,013 tons in 2023 to 72,556 tons this year. This gives an average weight of 105.9 kg BW in 2024, against an average weight of 104.2 kg BW in 2023. Imports of meat and meat products increased by 5.3%, from 72,779 tons in 2023 to 76,638 tons in 2024. Meat inputs are broken down as follows: in frozen meat there was a 0.8% reduction in imports, from 17,904 tons in 2023 to 17,753 tons in 2024. In fresh/chilled meat there was an increase in imports of 7.8%, from 53,754 tons. in 2023 to 57,946 tons in 2024. In offal, there was a reduction in entries ...

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