Price fixing in many European countries was suspended and resumed in January, with stable prices in Germany and Spain, but pressure from slaughterhouses in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Denmark. The average base price in Germany was the highest ever recorded, but the industry faced challenges from production costs and diseases. The pork market in Spain experienced lower supplies due to strong demand, while trade was slowing down and the extent of recovery was awaited. In the United States, pork prices were recovering despite logistical problems caused by cold weather. In China, pork prices had fallen due to weak demand and the lifting of anti-Covid restrictions, but the state was preparing to replenish meat stock reserves to support the price.