France: Decrease in pig slaughter

Published 2023년 5월 15일

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France has seen a consistent decline in slaughter volumes for twelve months in a row, with a decrease of 3.3% in volume and 2.4% in the number of heads. This decrease is attributed to a reduction in the pig herd and unfavorable weather conditions, as well as inflation impacting consumption. Additionally, pork exports from France experienced a 15% decrease in the first two months of 2023, with a notable decrease in exports to the European Union and China. Imports into France also saw a decrease, with a 3% drop in imports primarily from Spain and the United Kingdom.

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Slaughter in France experienced a significant decrease in the first three months of 2023 compared to previous years. For twelve consecutive months, volumes declined considerably (-3.3% in volume and -2.4% in the number of heads). For almost two years now, slaughter volumes in France have been falling, following the decrease in the pig herd. Given the still unfavorable weather conditions and also the effects of inflation on consumption, French domestic demand remains rather sluggish at this stage. In the first two months of 2023, export volumes of fresh, chilled, or frozen pork from France decreased by 15% or 12 thousand tons compared to the same period in 2022. Exports to other EU member states decreased by 15% (-8 thousand t); in particular to Italy, the leading destination (-3%, -1 thousand t) and also to third countries (-15%, -4 thousand t), in particular to China (-20%, -2 thousand t). Exports to this country remain fragile, given the ...

Source: Pig 333