World pork market mid-December 2024

Published 2024년 12월 23일

Tridge summary

The article provides an overview of the current situation and forecasts for the pork market in various regions, with a focus on Europe and China. It highlights stable pork markets in Germany and France, increased slaughter activity in Belgium, and a supply glut in Italy due to overproduction. In Spain, the market remains stable due to a strong increase in slaughtering activity, but an anticipated decrease in holidays. China is expected to regain its position as the world's leading pork producer in 2024, with a significant increase in output despite a history of African swine fever. In the United States, pork prices are at seasonal lows, and there is an imbalance between supply and demand, with rising pig weights. The article also mentions a decade of trends in pork production, with increases in Spain, Brazil, and the United States, and decreases in Germany and Poland.
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In the US, pork prices are at seasonal lows and France is adjusting production in preparation for the holiday season. Here is a regional breakdown: Germany The German meat industry is maintaining good slaughter activity, with levels higher than the same period last year. The average slaughter weight of pigs continues to decline, standing at 98.5 kg/head. This balanced and stable market is expected to maintain stable prices until the end of the year. Belgium Slaughter activity increased significantly, up 15% on the weekly average. However, pig weights remain high, up an average of 2.5 kg compared to 2023. France The French pork market is also stable. In the UNIPORC region, activity remains strong, with 367,444 pigs slaughtered in the second week of December 2024, up from the previous week. However, pig weights continued to decline, down 200 g compared to the previous week. The upcoming holidays may change this trend, allowing pig weights to increase. Spain The Spanish market is ...
Source: Vinanet

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