Pork production costs for domestic operators fluctuated around 10% in 2022 compared to 2021, largely due to a decrease in key feed crop prices which was offset by increased delivery and imported feed ingredient costs, leading to varied optimization of feed costs among operators. The unpredictable energy costs for 2023, following power outages in the last quarter, could further impact feed costs. Despite a higher average purchase price of pig carcasses compared to production costs, only 20% of operators are open to development plans. Most operators are focusing on full-time production to achieve stability, while some are updating brood stock and modernizing facilities. The pork market is expected to increase, but it will not cover all market losses, implying a need for support for the domestic pork price.