The main challenge for pork producers in 2026 is the possible decrease in product prices, which may be linked to a decrease in demand, said the CEO of the National Union of Pig Breeders (NUP) Yuri Kovalev to "Agroinvestor". "In 2026, there is no expectation of significant GDP growth, and this will also be quite a significant challenge for us: pork demand has almost stopped growing this year," he noted. "On the other hand, we do not expect a large increase in production, which should ensure a certain balance in the domestic market." Since there will still be a small increase in supply, the NUP hopes for an increase in exports. If 2025 was a period for pig breeders to master the Chinese market after its opening in 2024, then 2026, Kovalev hopes, will be a year of not only continued exploration of China but also a period of exploring the Philippines through the search for new counterparties and payment schemes. Overall, 2025 was a good year for pig farming, especially against the ...