The 'Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade' report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture projects a global decline in pork production by 1% in 2024, largely due to a 3% reduction in China's output, despite increases in the United States, the European Union, and Brazil. However, global pork exports are expected to grow by 4%, driven by the EU, Brazil, and Canada. The report also details a rise in EU and Brazil's pork production and exports, a mixed scenario for the U.S. with higher production but lower exports, and an increase in Mexico's pork imports, making it the second-largest importer. Additionally, Russia's pork production is forecasted to increase by 2.5%, reaching 4.1 million tons, with its imports also expected to rise by 5.3% to 120,000 tons in 2024.