Belgium's pig slaughter numbers in December 2022 were 13% lower than the previous year, with the pig herd decreasing by 4.9% in 2022. The majority of pigs are kept in Flanders. The decline in the sector is attributed to poor market conditions and future prospects, with the crisis having lasted for nearly two years. The surplus in the European market, resulting from a lack of exports to Asia due to swine fever in the EU, is a significant factor.