A recent FAO report highlighted a slight increase in the world meat price index in April 2023, despite a decrease from the previous year. The rise in the pork price was primarily due to increased demand from Asian countries and reduced supply from major exporting countries due to higher production costs and disease outbreaks. The US has experienced a surge in pork exports, with significant growth in the Mexican market, contributing to promising prospects for US pork export growth in 2023. In contrast, the EU pork industry faces challenges, leading to a tight supply and higher pork prices. Brazil also reported a notable increase in pork exports in the first four months of 2023, mainly to China. Chile's pork exports and imports have seen significant growth in the first quarter of 2023, indicating a recovery in the market. Paraguay has also seen a substantial increase in pork exports in the same period, largely due to a more favorable market situation in 2023.