Prospects for French pork production in 2023

In 2023, it is expected that the French pig herd will continue its progressive decline. Given this trend, and despite productivity gains, a decline in French production seems very likely, according to the FranceAgriMer report "Dairy, meat and poultry markets, Balance 2022, Prospects 2023". France's export capacities appear to be limited, especially as production tends to decline. Domestic consumption is traditionally seen as the natural outlet for French production and exports are often only considered for surpluses. Even under favorable conditions, exported quantities thus tend to "peak", as we saw in 2020-2021. *Forecasts. Source: FranceAgriMer. Taking into account the forecast prices of cereals and soybean meal, it is likely that pig feed costs will remain high, at least in the first quarter of 2023. Therefore, the issue of sustainability of less profitable farms is likely to become increasingly important. Furthermore, it is very likely that the drop in production will have an ...