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| 4028 | Pig production is increasing in Mexico | Demand for pork in retail is growing and processing plants have not been impacted by significant COVID-19 outbreaks. | <p>Pig production in Mexico is expected to rise to 20.275 million head this year, with a small increase next year, according to the latest USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) report. Pig production in the country is supported mostly by increased demand in domestic retail but also by new export opportunities to China, Japan and South Korea. According to Mexico’s Agriculture Secretariat, Mexico’s pork production grew 6.5% in 2019, keeping a steady pace through the first quarter of 2020. In 2020, however, farm gate prices of hogs in Mexico decreased 30% due in part to seasonality and partly because of the backlog of hogs in the United States, which depressed US hog prices and had the same ripple effect on Mexico’s hog prices. This has been a recent complaint from hog producers, as hog producer income is being negatively affected while pork prices in retail stores and public markets have increased 5% in April 2020 alone. During May-June 2020, as the United States’ production began to stabilize following COVID-19 related production problems, hog prices in Mexico began an upward trend to a more favourable scenario for domestic swine producers. When slaughter and pork production in the United States stabilized, US hog prices rose and raised Mexico’s hog prices as well. US and Mexican hot markets are tightly connected and ripple effects are easily felt through the supply chain. Since 2019, demand for pork meat in Mexico has continued to grow, as adverse macroeconomic conditions escalate and more retail consumers switch from beef to pork as a cheaper animal protein. In 2019, Mexico’s GDP contracted 0.01% year-over-year (YOY). In 2020, Mexico’s YOY GDP growth is estimated to contract 10%. In 2020, this phenomenon will increase demand for pork and pork-based products, as household disposable income remains depressed, says the report.</p> <p>Retail consumer demand for pork meat continues driving pork production increases in Mexico. Changing retail consumer trends toward more affordable animal proteins (compared to beef, for example) driven by poor economic conditions in Mexico continue to increase demand for pork cuts and pork-based products. Mexico’s TIF establishments were able to maintain uninterrupted pork production due to timely implementation of sanitary protocols in as preventive measures to possible COVID-19 outbreaks at plants and resulting plant closures. Meatpacking plants’ COVID-19 preventive measures allowed Mexico’s pork production to continue its upward trend to meet demand, especially from March to June 2020.<br />Mexico’s pork consumption is expected to reach 2.125 million tonnes this year and may increase to t 2.15 million tonnes next year. Mexican consumers’ buying habits have changed, challenging pork processors to provide a wider range of options. Domestic industry reports increased demand from single individual households who want quicker and easier meals, making pre-portioned cuts more relevant. Versatility, convenience, flavour, and a variety of choices have become the trend among the expanding urban middle class, driven by pressure to save time, seek added value, and have greater convenience in heating and serving meals. However, in more rural areas with generally lower-income populations, backyard slaughter for household consumption continues to be prevalent.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-08-13 11:59:54 | 2025-08-05 11:41:21 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 6552 | AHDB: Primary lamb demand continues to fall despite a strong Easter | Demand for primary lamb is seasonal, with sales at Christmas and Easter sharply rising due to increased desire for roasting joints as people look to tuck in with family and friends to celebrate, informs AHDB. | <p>While primary lamb (steaks, roasting joints, chops, mince, stewing and diced cuts) makes up just 11.2% of primary red meat volumes, it is the largest part of lamb, contributing 63.4% of total lamb volumes according to Kantar (52 w/e 16 April 2023). The recent seasonal peaks in demand have dampened some of the overall 11.6% decline in lamb volumes we have been seeing as cost-of-living pressures limit the amount that people can afford.</p> <p>The recent seasonal peaks in primary lamb demand last Christmas and the Easter just gone have increased slightly year-on-year (YOY) for the 4 w/e 25 December and 16 April 2023 respectively (Kantar).</p> <p>Roasting joints are in high demand during these special occasions and account for just under half of primary lamb volumes in the last year (52 w/e 16 April 2023). Consumers’ return to celebrating these events after Covid-19 is clear, and roasting joints saw an uplift of over 300% for the 4 weeks containing Christmas and Easter compared to an average 4 weeks. These two key periods account for over 40% of all primary lamb sales in the year. </p> <p>Some of this volume increase in Easter came from people switching from other areas of meat, fish and poultry (MFP) to lamb, and it is no coincidence that this occurred when the proportion of roasting joints on promotion spiked close to 50%. Temporary price reductions were the main method retailers used to promote lamb sales, with some even reducing prices by 50%.</p> <p>Yet over the last year primary lamb is the worst-performing protein within primary MFP, with volumes down 13.0% YOY at 50.9 million kilograms (Kantar, 52 w/e 16 April 2023).</p> <p>Primary lamb is also losing share of the total lamb market, with a decline 1.3 percentage points greater than the YOY decline for total lamb volumes.</p> <p>This decline in volumes purchased can be directly attributed to primary lamb’s high price, at £11.34/kg compared to £7.93/kg for the overall average price of primary red meat. While volumes of all MFP have reduced, we have seen shoppers switching away from lamb to other proteins, especially to primary chicken which is the cheapest protein in the market at just £4.69/kg. Within primary lamb we have seen shoppers switching, with greater volumes going to roasting joints from other key products such as chops, steaks and mince. Roasting joints are priced at £11.17/kg, slightly cheaper than the average price for primary lamb. Therefore, this switching between cuts of primary lamb indicates increased demand for roasting joints while demand for other cuts has fallen, but trading down within primary lamb is occurring less than with other proteins.</p> <p>Primary lamb cuts are bought, for the most part, by older consumers, with shoppers over 45 years old making up 78.9% of primary lamb volumes (Kantar, 52 w/e 16 April 2023). This age bracket is also the most likely to be a heavy shopper (purchasing above 7.23kg of primary a year).</p> <p>Overall heavy lamb shoppers have the highest frequency of shops for primary red meat, and the highest volume per shop. Therefore, while heavy shoppers only make up just over a quarter of all buyers, they are the most valuable shoppers for primary lamb with average yearly spend on primary totalling £87.30, over 3.5 times greater than that of medium shoppers. Heavy primary lamb buyers are also much more likely to buy roasting joints. With these consumers more willing to spend money on lamb, this provides an opportunity for retailers to increase the variety of their lamb purchases, including more chops and steaks. Improved purchases across this category could be achieved by greater promotions of all cuts, not just roasting joints.</p> <p>While the YOY decline in lamb volumes has continued to slow since October, primary lamb is struggling as some consumers switch out of lamb entirely to cheaper proteins or reduce their meat consumption. Those lost lamb consumers tend to be younger, light shoppers (those who purchase less than 2.48 kg primary lamb per year), and these lighter shoppers tend to be more affluent but buy cheaper cuts of primary lamb. Therefore, in order to reverse the declining trend retailers should seek to tap into opportunities to grow lamb demand and increase sales, such as through targeting younger shoppers to widen lamb’s consumer base.</p> <p>Mobilising new lamb consumers can be done through presenting vibrant and seasonal meal ideas, as well as midweek meal suggestions, helping to change opinions by showing the ease of cooking and versatility of lamb. Improving the visual aesthetic of lamb product packaging could also extend to how the aisles themselves are designed, such as through greenery to indicate sustainability and health associations, and by providing inspiration for meals. The effectiveness of better in-store communication at improving red meat shopping experiences was explored in a recent study by AHDB. Together, this could also help increase the frequency of purchases and shift consumers from viewing lamb as just for special occasions.</p> <p>Showing consumers how to cook more cuts of lamb, alongside promoting meal ideas, may entice shoppers to spend more money on lamb more often and in higher volumes. But this has to be accompanied by a larger range of lamb products as currently; many retailers have a lack of lamb offerings but those that have a larger range see increased demand for lamb.</p> <p>Finally, discounters account for a smaller percentage of total primary lamb volumes compared to their total shares for MFP. As a result, tapping into the large market share owned by these types of stores could help introduce people to primary lamb and increase sales.</p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-07-03 00:05:38 | 2025-08-05 16:06:39 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 7114 | AHDB: Middle East sheep market outlook | Demand for sheep meat in the Middle East is predicted to grow through 2024, up around 2.3% from 2023 to 2027 (GIRA) as the region continues to recover from the pandemic. | <p><span lang="DE">The region produces small volumes of sheep meat so relies on global imports to meet demand. Wider factors for increased demand include growth in the population and number of tourists, which will boost consumption of sheep meat. Research by AHDB shows that overall buying behaviours in the Middle East are driven by quality (Halal assurance) and taste. However, there are barriers to consumption, specifically for British lamb, such as price points and perception of Halal assurance. Other exporting countries, such as Australia, may not face such pressure with lower prices on the global market.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Middle East has grown in importance for Australia, as the largest sheep meat exporter to the region. Reports note that the Middle East prefers lighter lambs (exported whole), which can be cheaper (c/kg) compared to heavier lambs. Exports of chilled lamb carcases grew by 150% (20,000 tonnes) from Australia to the globe to reach 33,300 tonnes for 2023. Exports from Australia to many Middle Eastern and Gulf countries has grown from 2022 to 2023. During this time, lamb carcase exports to the United Arab Emirates grew by 3,250 tonnes (47%) to 10,100 tonnes.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">However, in recent weeks, exports to the Middle East from Australia have been interrupted by attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea. This interruption has added an approximate ten days in order to reroute trade as a result. As purchase of lambs has begun for Ramadan, which runs through March, supplies into the Middle East from Australia could be impacted. This may have a knock-on effect for volumes available on the global marketplace. As the Midde East is a lucrative market for Australia, a fall in the ability to export there could see more product available.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Agri-market outlook for 2024 sees imports increasing by around 4%, with growth from Australia. This is particularly in the first half of the year when domestic supplies are tightened. The conflict in the Middle East is a watch point to consider throughout 2024, with the potential for more Australian product needing a home on the international market.</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-02-18 00:05:42 | 2025-08-06 09:57:29 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 1830 | Tuna prices are slowly growing | Demand from retailers and other buyers has increased the prices for yellowfin tuna and skipjack. | <p>The prices of raw material, both yellowfin tuna and skipjack, for the production of canned tuna, rebounded from the bottom to slowly rise up again, observes Dominik Barczyk, Head of Sales for Central Europe from Frinsa, in an analysis published by <a href="https://www.portalspozywczy.pl/ryby/wiadomosci/tunczyk-tanio-juz-bylo-analiza-cen,162192.html">Portal Spozywczy</a> magazine.<br />An increase in the price of skipjack tuna from Bangkok has led to a higher price for yellowfin tuna delivered in southern Europe, mentioned Barczyk.<br />The prices of yellowfin tuna in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire and Seychelles have again risen to EUR 2,500 per tone, while in Italy and Spain prices are slowly heading down to EUR 2,700 / t.<br />Skipjack tuna caught in the Indian and Atlantic Oceans is more expensive, with prices reaching EUR 1,200 / t, while in Spain, even offers of EUR 1,400 / t appeared. The demand in the Spanish market is adding weekly €50 to €100 for a ton of skipjack tuna.<br />"As we have previously observed volatile tuna prices, it is now difficult to judge how the price will develop. Nevertheless, leading retail chains have already taken care of covering the demand, and the others now have a chance to contract at a favorable price", commented Dominik Barczyk.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-08-28 12:33:55 | 2025-08-06 10:12:22 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 6996 | South Korea’s goatmeat demand from Australia is increasing | Demand from South Korea for Australian goatmeat continues to grow, while demand from other markets including Trinidad and Tobago has also increased this year, new MLA data has revealed. | <p><span lang="DE">Goatmeat export data for January to October 2023 shows the US continues to be the largest market for Australian goatmeat.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Australia exported just over 11,329 tonnes of shipped weight (swt) goatmeat for that period to the US, up from the 10,984 tonnes swt exported to the US for the same period in 2022.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">It is the largest volume Australia has exported to the US for the January to October period since 2019, when it exported 12,574 tonnes swt.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">As we have seen in the last four years, South Korea's demand continues to grow year-on-year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For January to October, Australia exported just over 5,337 tonnes swt of goatmeat to South Korea, up from 3,413 tonnes swt exported for the same period in 2022.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Exports to other key markets including Taiwan and Canada remain stable.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Australia exported 1,664 tonnes swt of goatmeat Taiwan for January to October this year, similar to the 1,713 tonnes swt exported for the same period in 2022.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Export volumes to Canada remain consistent, with 954 tonnes swt exported for January to October this year, slightly down from the 1,138 tonnes swt exported for the same period in 2022.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The goatmeat price correction that has occurred over the past 12 months has seen the re-emergence of demand from old markets including Trinidad and Tobago.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">For January to October, Australia exported 1,522 tonnes swt to Trinidad and Tobago, up from 952 tonnes swt for the same period in 2022, and the largest volume for the same period over the past four years.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Lower goatmeat prices have also led to a significant increase in demand from China.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Australian goatmeat exports to China have gone from almost zero to 5,500 tonnes swt for January to October this year due to the pricing. As a result, China has become the second largest market for Australian goatmeat this year.</span></p> | 1 | Retail | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-01-08 00:05:41 | 2025-08-05 23:18:14 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 1819 | Rwanda's pig population is increasing | Demand from the domestic market has led to an increase of 76% in the national pig herd. | <p>High income in Rwanda has stimulated the pork consumption leading to an increase of 76% in the national pig herd in the last five years, reports Rwanda's New Times newspaper.<br />Rwanda pig population is currently accounting for 1.7 million head, according to statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture an Animal Resources (MINAGRI). The growth has been driven by the growing appetite for pork, disease control in pigs, availability of animal feeds, and high returns that farmers get from pig farming.<br />"People have understood that the pig breeds we are raising are hygienic, such that they go to the butchery and buy pig meat", mentions Jean Claude Shirimpumu, chairman of Rwanda's Pig Farmer Association (RFPA).<br />In collaboration with RPFA, modern pig slaughterhouses are being constructed in Rulindo, Rubavu and Kigali for value chain.<br />On plans in place to develop this livestock subsector, and future undertakings, Dr Theogene Rutagwenda, Director General of Animal Resources Development at MINAGRI, cited a small livestock project in Rwanda Agriculture Board (RAB) that focuses on pigs especially in Southern and West parts of Rwanda.<br />“We have just elaborated a livestock master plan targeting an increase of 239% of pig meat in the next 5 years moving from 19,000 to 67,000 tonnes of pork,” he added.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-08-27 06:58:13 | 2025-08-05 12:19:21 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 6720 | AHDB: Positive UK sheep meat export value in the first half of 2023 | Demand from the EU and the recovery of post-pandemic markets in the Middle East have helped drive increases in the value of UK sheep meat exports in the first half of 2023, informs the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). | <p style="font-weight: 400;">Latest figures from HMRC show that from January to June sheep meat exports, including offal, were worth £277 million (up 12.9% on the year) and volumes stood at 43,374 tonnes (up 16.1% on the year).</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The value of shipments to the EU during the period was up 12.9% on the year (at £263.8 million) while volumes rose by 15.5% on the year. Exports to non-EU countries increased by 14.1% in value year-on-year, while volume was up by 25.5%.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This included exports worth:</p> <ul style="font-weight: 400;"> <li>£3.9 million to Kuwait – up 20.9% on the year</li> <li>£780,471 to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – an increase of 2.8% on the year</li> <li>£135,218 to Jordan − up 122% on the year</li> </ul> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This September, AHDB will lead a trade mission to Kuwait to explore further export opportunities for red meat.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Jonathan Eckley, AHDB Head of International Trade Development, said:</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"The value of sheep meat exports from the UK in the first half of the year have been very encouraging, driven by demand from high-value markets in northern Europe and burgeoning markets in the Middle East.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Post-pandemic demand in the Middle East in particular is welcome as the region represents one of AHDB’s key strategic markets for the sheep meat sector".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The performance of sheep meat exports contributed to the overall value of red meat exports remaining stable in the first half of the year. From January to June red meat exports were worth £860 million – up marginally on the same period in 2022.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Pig meat exports volumes for the first half of 2023 were down 22.9%, with the value falling marginally by 0.5%. Beef export volumes for the period fell by 21.7% and in value by 10.4%.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Jonathan added:</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Carcase balance remains an important factor for both the beef and pork sectors, with fifth quarter products playing a key role. For the beef sector, offal exports to third country markets were up 8% on the year in the first half of 2023, largely driven by demand from West Africa. Again, this is a region the AHDB export team has been developing for some time and this autumn we will lead a delegation of exporters there to build on our established reputation.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Subdued demand, particularly from some Asian markets, coupled with lower production have been the primary drivers behind the drop in pig meat exports for the first half of this year. However, demand for fifth quarter has remained robust, with only a marginal decline. China remains a key market in this region and we saw an increase in the volume of fifth quarter exports there of 16% in the first half on the year.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"AHDB remains committed to working with industry and Government to maximise the opportunities for high-quality red meat and dairy on the global stage. This will be underlined in October when AHDB will be joined by leading exporters at ANUGA in Cologne – the biggest trade show of the year to showcase UK produce and connect with key buyers from around the world".</p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-09-05 00:15:20 | 2025-08-06 07:25:45 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 5253 | Historical highs for NZ beef and lamb exports in December | <p>The 2021–22 red meat export season started on a high for New Zealand's exporters and producers. Firstquarter (October 2021 to December 2021) export and farmgate prices were higher than historical trends, supported by solid demand and supply fundamentals in New Zealand’s key overseas markets, particularly China and the US. The exchange rate has also shifted in favour of exports, allowing the positive in-market sentiment to flow into exporter and farmer returns.<br />The month of December was a highlight for export performance with the average export value of both beef and lamb exports reaching all-time record highs. With export volumes similar to historical levels, the lift in export value can be attributed to unprecedently high market demand. Demand from the US and China is driving current high returns for sheepmeat and beef. Both markets experienced strong economic recovery in 2021 following the economic shock from the pandemic in 2020. Combined, these two markets accounted for 70% of total New Zealand beef and sheepmeat exports in 2020–21.</p> <p><em>Key drivers include:</em></p> <p><em>- Economic recovery in key markets following the pandemic. Global governments have rolled out significant financial stimulus packages to support economies. Money supply has increased and consumers have more to spend. Consumer demand for food has surged. Inflationary pressure is now a factor in many global markets, with meat experiencing some of the sharpest rises.</em><br /><em> - Strong demand from China driven by solid economic growth in 2021 and a shift in consumer preference towards beef and sheepmeat following deficits in pork supplies due to African Swine Fever (ASF). Even as the Chinese pig herd recovers from ASF and pork supply increases, beef and sheepmeat, to a lesser degree, are expected to remain part of the Chinese consumer diet. </em><br /><em> - Against a backdrop of tighter global supply of beef and sheepmeat the surge in consumer demand has resulted in record-high returns for NZ exports.</em></p> <p><strong>Red hot demand for beef</strong></p> <p>Global demand for beef can be described as red hot. Market fundamentals are aligned for beef exporters with tight beef supply and strong global demand.</p> <p>Australian beef production was limited in 2021 as beef producers focused on rebuilding herds on the back of favourable climatic conditions. Brazilian beef production was also down in 2021, driven by strong demand from China preventing heifer retention. Brazilian beef exports were also disrupted by when exports were suspended due to the discovery of BSE in two cattle in the second half of the year. Argentina’s government suspended beef exports to non-quota markets for a period as the country attempted to resolve domestic meat price inflation. In contrast, and interestingly, US beef production reached record levels in 2021, however was not enough to outweigh the strength of global demand combined with the decrease in production from Australia and South America. Meanwhile, Canada re-gained access to South Korea after bans that had been imposed when that country confirmed BSE in 2003 were lifted.</p> <p>The average export value for beef reached a record high in the month of December; up 32% year-on-year, 8% month-on-month and 27% on the five-year average. While volumes were down year-on-year, which reflected very high volumes in 2020, they were 9% higher than the five-year average. Export receipts for the month increased 24% year-on-year.</p> <p>China accounted for 51% of beef exports in December, up from 44% in December 2020. The average export value of beef exports to China lifted 29% year-on-year and 14% month-on-month.</p> <p>The US accounted for 27% of beef exports in December. The average export value lifted 40% year-on-year and 6% month-on-month. Chilled beef exports to the US lifted sharply in December; up 56%. There was also growth in chilled beef exports to China, with volumes up 10%.</p> <p><strong>Tight supply of sheepmeat</strong></p> <p>Global demand for sheepmeat benefited from the surge in consumer demand for meat in 2021. Tight global supply was also a feature of the sheepmeat market in 2021. Australian production was down as producers focused on rebuilding flocks, and US production was restricted by drought in key sheep producing states.</p> <p>The average value of total lamb exports in December reached a record high, lifting 31% year-on-year, 4% month-on-month and 27% on the five-year average. Export receipts for the month lifted 32% year-on-year.<br />Growth in demand for lamb imports from the US was a highlight of the first quarter of the 2021-22 season. The volume of New Zealand lamb exported to the US lifted 19% compared to the same quarter in the 2020–21 season and the average export value lifted 36%. The average export value in December was particularly strong, lifting 53% year-on-year and 15% month-on-month. The US accounted for 12% of total New Zealand lamb exports in the first quarter of the season, up from 8% the previous season.</p> <p>China is the largest market for New Zealand lamb exports accounting for approximately 45% of exports in the first quarter of the season and the month of December. The average value of lamb exports to China in December lifted 21% year-on-year and 29% on the five-year average.</p> <p>Average export values to the UK and EU-27 also lifted year-on-year (28% and 20% respectively) and both were 20% above five-year averages. The volume of chilled lamb exports declined 23% year-on-year, reflecting the risk involved with chilled shipments amid the current disruption in global freight. However, the average value of chilled lamb exports lifted 47% reflecting both the lower volumes, but also a very strong market in the US, EU-27 and UK for chilled product.<br />Mutton continues to be in strong demand from China, which accounted for 88% of total New Zealand mutton exports for the first quarter of the 2021–22 season and the month of December. The average export value of mutton was up 20% year-on year in December and up 29% on the five-year average.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2022-01-26 12:05:09 | 2025-08-06 06:45:20 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 5014 | Danish canned meat exports to the US jump | Denmark (+59.0% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the last decade. | <p>IndexBox has just published a new report on the US canned meat market.Over the past decade, American imports of canned meat increased twofold, from $447 million in 2010 to $1 billion in 2020. In physical terms, the US canned meat imports rose by +4.5% y-o-y to 152,000 tonnes last year. Canada, Brazil and Poland constitute the largest suppliers of canned meat to the US, providing 72% of the American import volume. In 2020, Denmark emerged as the fastest-growing exporter of canned meat to the US. Last year, the average canned meat import price amounted to $6,669 per tonne, decreasing by -2.8% compared to the figures of 2019. <br />Canada (61K tonnes), Brazil (40K tonnes) and Poland (9.5K tonnes) were the main suppliers of canned meat imports to the US, together comprising 72% of total imports. These countries were followed by Chile, Mexico, Denmark and Uruguay, which together accounted for a further 21%.</p> <p>In value terms, Canada ($392M), Brazil ($323M) and Poland ($46M) constituted the largest canned meat suppliers to the US, with a combined 75% share of total imports. Uruguay, Mexico, Denmark and Chile lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.</p> <p>Among the main suppliers, Denmark (+59.0% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.</p> <p>In 2020, the average canned meat import price amounted to $6,669 per tonne, dropping by -2.8% against the previous year. Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Brazil ($8,085 per tonne), while the price for Chile ($3,375 per tonne) was amongst the lowest. In 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.</p> | 1 | Market | 2021-10-18 12:36:00 | 2025-08-05 23:00:39 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 2411 | Good performance for Danish pork exports in 2018 | Denmark exported 3% more pork in the first nine months of 2018 compared to year earlier levels, reaching 840,000 tonnes, according to the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). | <p>On the other hand, in terms of value, shipments suffered a loss of 10% to DKK 12.4 billion (€1.7 billion).</p> <p>AHDB analyst Tom Forshaw said the pig price was under pressure in 2018 due to a number of factors such as "increased pig production throughout Europe, competition on global export markets, as well as concerns surrounding ASF".</p> <p>The growth in volume was mainly based on shipments to the European Union. Danish pork exports to the block were up around 5% in the mentioned period, Germany being the largest importer at a level of 266,000 tonnes (+10%). Poland (+6%) and Italy (+10%) also continue to receive more Danish product. In contrast, shipments to the UK, Denmark’s third largest market, decreased by almost 8% (-7,700 tonnes) to total 93,000 tonnes.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Denmark's trade with third countries was down by 1% between January and September 2018. The decline was mainly based on a fall in shipments to China by 18% to just 48,500 tonnes.</p> <p>Pork shipments to Denmark's second largest non-EU importer, Japan, were also down by 1.4% in the mentioned period to 82,000. Forshaw said this could be explained due to increased competition from Spain, Canada and the Netherlands, which resulted in Denmark losing market share.</p> | 1 | Market | 2019-01-10 12:12:38 | 2025-08-05 15:41:44 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 104 | Poland, Bulgaria, and Romania reported the lowest meat prices in the EU | Denmark had the highest prices for meat in the European Union, whilst the lowest prices were reported in Poland, Bulgaria, and Romania, according to the data provided by Eurostat. | <p><br />Denmark positioned itself on the first spot among the European Union Member States according to the highest meat prices, with a percentage of nearly 40% above the EU average. By contrast, the lowest prices were found in Poland, where prices were 47% below the European average, followed by Bulgaria and Romania, with 44% and 41.1% respectively below average.</p> <p>Meat prices were significantly higher than the European average also in Austria (37% above average), Sweden (34.5%), and France (31.1%).</p> <p>In Europe, Switzerland is the leading country when referring to highest prices for meat, with prices that are 157% above the average. At the opposite side, Poland is the country that has the lowest prices of meat in Europe.</p> | 1 | Market | 2017-08-28 11:46:48 | 2025-08-06 12:14:08 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 3727 | Canned meat sales explode in Europe | Denmark has seen sales in canned meat increasing by 1000% and expects the demand to remain stable. | <p>The impact of the coronavirus outbreak in the markets across the globe is making an impact on demand and sales of canned meat in Europe. "There is generally greater demand across all markets, but especially European markets are now demanding canned products beyond the usual. In the United States, they have also begun to understand the situation. There we could feel a greater level of unrest among customers last week, where they experienced increased sales in the stores," explained Mikael Horsboll, Director of Marketing and Innovation International at Danish Crown Foods.<br />Extra production days have been added for the workers at Danish Crown Foods' plant in Vejle to respond to increased demand that is making the sales volume jump by 1000% in the last week.<br />"We notice that several countries are concerned about their future deliveries. So in a time when everyone lacks goods and the logistics are challenged on both road, sea and air, we are seeing increasing demand as many customers want their deliveries advanced if possible," added Mr. Horsboll.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2020-03-24 06:55:47 | 2025-08-05 22:24:58 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 1683 | Danish pork is getting cheaper | Denmark's fresh and frozen pork exports have increased year-over-year in volume but fell in value in the first four months of 2018. | <p>The country's fresh and frozen pork exports have reported an increase of 8%, in terms of volume, reaching 375,500 tonnes in the first four months of 2018. Still, in terms of value, exports fell by 3% to DKK5.6 billion (€747 million), according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).</p> <p>AHDB analyst, Bethan Wilkins, explained that the increase in volume is based on an increase in the country's pork production of 6% or 28,000 tonnes in the mentioned period.</p> <p>Danish pork exports increased to other EU member states in the first four months of this year and accounted for 73% of Denmark's total pork export volume in this period.</p> <p>Exports to the UK declined by 13% in the mentioned period, while Poland increased its Danish pork imports by 23% year-on-year, making it the second largest market for Danish pork.</p> <p>"Germany remained the largest single market for Danish pork, with its share increasing to 32% as volumes to other countries fell back," Wilkins explained.</p> <p>Shipments to Italy also rose by 8,600 tonnes and there was noticeable growth to a number of smaller EU countries, particularly Romania and Greece.</p> <p>On the other hand, shipments to non-EU markets increased slightly by 2%. The main markets that increased their purchases of Danish pork were the US and South Korea, with shipments up by 3,000 tonnes each.</p> <p>There was also an increase in shipments to Denmark’s largest non-EU export destination for pork, Japan. The country purchased by 4% (1,400 tonnes) more pork in the first four months of this year.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Danish pork exports reported a staggering decline of 22% (-6,300 tonnes).</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-07-30 13:59:41 | 2025-08-05 20:47:11 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 2588 | Denmark's pig herd reports small decline | Denmark's overall pig population reached 12.6 million head, down by 1.5% on 1 January compared to the start of 2018, according to the latest figures published by Statistics Denmark analyzed by the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). | <p>AHDB analyst Bethan Wilkins said that the pig herd was also down nearly 3% on the final quarter of last year but explained that towards the end of the year the pig population usually reports a seasonal decline.</p> <p>Wilkins added that the breeding herd was also down by 1% on the year and said that the number of gilts tends to "fluctuate from census to census but these numbers perhaps suggest there is ongoing uncertainty surrounding the future of piglet production".</p> <p>Piglet numbers declined by just under 1% on the year, slightly behind the decline in lactating sows, suggesting there has been some further improvements in productivity.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2019-02-15 11:21:38 | 2025-08-05 11:51:24 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 1782 | Denmark's pig numbers reached the 2007 level | Denmark's pig herd reached 12.9 million head in July 2018, increasing by 3% compared to year earlier levels. | <p>Bethan Wilkins, AHDB analyst, says piglet numbers were 3.5% higher, at 2.6 million head, and slaughter pig numbers were almost 5% higher at 3.0 million head.</p> <p>Wilkins explained that the increase in the pig herd has been reflected in the slaughter numbers, which increased by 4% by the end of July.</p> <p>"This reflects previous expansion in the Danish breeding herd, encouraged by strong weaner and finished pig prices back in 2017."</p> | 1 | Industry | 2018-08-20 07:21:40 | 2025-08-05 13:40:44 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 483 | Deputy Head of the Rosselkhoznadzor Nikolai Vlasov held a bilateral meeting with the representatives of the Agricultural Supply and Veterinary Directorate of the Republic of Singapore within the 2nd round of negotiations with the Republic of Singapore on concluding the Free Trade Agreement between the EAEC and Singapore. The sides discussed issues of mutual access of animal products to Russian and Singaporean markets. | <p> </p> <p>The Singaporean officials assured that within the activities aimed at access of Russian products to Singapore, they will provide access conditions and veterinary certificates drafts for export of ready-to-eat meat products and poultry from Russia to Singapore by the end of January 2018. The next stage after harmonizing the supply conditions and initialing the certificates will be inclusion of Russian establishments that were subjected to inspection in the Singaporean registers.</p> <p>The Singaporean side will submit data on corrective measures taken with respect to EAEC incompliances by two Singaporean establishments producing fish and sea products that were detected in the course of monitoring research. The Rosselkhoznadzor will promptly review the submitted materials and will take a decision on renewal of exports from these establishments.</p> | 1 | Market | 2017-12-06 14:15:20 | 2025-08-06 11:53:06 | Details Edit Delete | |||
| 7963 | Criticism of NZ’s animal welfare standards strongly refuted | Derogatory remarks about New Zealand’s red meat production standards, made by the UK’s Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have drawn a swift and comprehensive response from Beef + Lamb New Zealand. | <p style="font-weight: 400;">In an opinion piece published in The Telegraph on 20 November, the Rt Hon Steve Reed claimed that the United Kingdom-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) allowed for "the import of meat products produced to environmental and animal welfare standards so low that they would be illegal in the UK".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Alex Gowen, B+LNZ’s UK-based Regional Manager, says the organisation is taking the criticism seriously and is reaching out directly to the UK Government, farmer organisations, and the UK media to publicly address the claims made by the Secretary of State. In addressing the issue, B+LNZ is also enlisting the support of the New Zealand Government.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"It is simply not good enough", says Mr Gowen.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We are calling for UK politicians to focus on facts, not misinformation that undermines generations of trust between British and New Zealand farmers".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"We value collaboration over division. If we were to compete, let it be on the rugby field, not through political grandstanding".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">B+LNZ Chair Kate Acland has written directly to the Secretary of State saying that the statement he made was categorically false and undermined the reputation NZ farmers. A reputation built over 140 years of supplying high-quality, safe, sustainable, and ethical products to UK consumers.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">She points out that animal welfare and sustainability were pivotal during the FTA negotiations and the inclusion of a standalone chapter on animal welfare was the first of its kind. This underscored the shared values and high standards upheld by both nations.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Mrs Acland referred to statements from the Trade and Animal Welfare Coalition, the RSPCA, and Compassion in World Farming all endorsing NZ’s animal welfare standards as being either comparable or better than those in the UK.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">She said that while farming systems may differ from those in the UK, this did not equate to lower animal welfare standards.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">"Our robust regulatory framework, bolstered by comprehensive assurance schemes, ensures exceptional animal welfare by allowing livestock to live as naturally as possible".</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">She also pointed out that NZ sheep and beef farmers were world leaders in sustainability, operating efficient, pasture-based systems that produce some of the most environmentally efficient meat globally.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">Mrs Acland expressed her disappointment at the criticism, which deviated from the spirit of the FTA; an agreement that was intended as a platform for collaboration, not division, offering both parties the opportunity to work together on critical issues facing NZ and British farmers.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">She invited The Secretary of State to NZ to observe this country’s farming systems first-hand.</p> | 1 | Industry | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-11-29 00:10:01 | 2025-08-06 12:02:47 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 6490 | Research: Improving menus to help boost red meat sales | Descriptive and informative menus can encourage diners to select meat-based dishes, according to AHDB research. | <p><span lang="DE">Out-of-home (OOH) dining remains an important area for red meat, accounting for 6-13% of total beef, lamb and pork volumes in the UK during 2022, according to AHDB estimates.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">However, the research shows there are opportunities to elevate the red meat offering OOH to maximise sales and improve the reputation of the industry.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The new findings from AHDB's Consumer and Retail Insight team show that getting the menu and dish offering right is key to ensure a consumer chooses a particular eating establishment, and red meat dish.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The eating-out market is driven by indulgence and enjoyment, which are associated with perceived quality. When presented with mock menus and asked to select which areas signalled meat quality to them, consumers said standards and "Britishness" combined was most meaningful to them.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">The Union flag, Red Tractor and RSPCA Assured logos, for example, were identified as trusted, intuitive symbols. A reference to a local butcher can also be a valuable addition, as they are perceived to handle and process higher quality meats.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Coupling this with appetising images and descriptions focused on preparation and cooking methods, flavour and eating experience, will bolster meat quality and taste perceptions further.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Descriptive words such as "tender, slow cooked belly of pork" suggests a sensory experience, and "specially selected for flavour" implies quality and care. Descriptors around freshness and outdoor bred and reared were also valued pieces of information to inform meal choice.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Kim Heath, AHDB Senior Retail Insight Manager, said:</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"The research provides restaurants and other eating-out establishments with insights to help them maximise sales of these dishes, benefiting the supply end of the market by improving the reputation of red meat among consumers and increasing demand".</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2023-06-08 00:15:47 | 2025-08-06 10:26:35 | Details Edit Delete | |
| 5133 | US pork exports are still strong | Despite a decline in volumes shipped to China, US pork exports have a strong year due to increased demand in other markets. | <p>China may not import so much US pork but 2021 still promises to be another good year for American pig meat exporters. US pig meat and offal exports have seen strong performance across January to October, with volumes traded even a little higher than last year’s record levels, totalling 2.58 million tonnes.</p> <p>This volume was achieved despite a 23% fall in exports to the former primary market, China, with these volumes totaling 618,000 tonnes. This decline was primarily offset by a 30% increase in shipments to Mexico, which totaled 761,000 tonnes. The smaller markets of Colombia and the Philippines also recorded strong growth. "USMEF has always prioritized market diversification, and this is more critical than ever now that the red meat industry faces unprecedented transportation challenges and rising input costs," said President and CEO, Dan Halstrom.<br />Pork exports totaled 226,206 tonnes in October, down 7% from a year ago, while export value slipped 3.5% to $618.8 million. Pork exports to Mexico continued to strengthen in October as shipments reached a new monthly high of 83,929 tonnes, up 38% from a year ago, while value increased 37% to $143.8 million. Through October, exports to Mexico increased 28% to 707,157 tonnes, valued at $1.38 billion (up 55%). Exports are also ahead of the record pace established in 2017 when full-year shipments to Mexico exceeded 800,000 tonnes and topped $1.5 billion in value.<br />The latest USDA forecasts for US pork exports (not including offal) anticipate a 1% decline in export volumes this year, although a 3% recovery is expected for 2022.</p> | 1 | Industry | 2021-12-09 11:27:50 | 2025-08-06 05:47:32 | Details Edit Delete | ||
| 7569 | QMS: Prime cattle numbers show short-term resilience in Scotland | Despite a decrease in Scotland's overall beef herd over the past year, recent cattle population data from British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) indicates a significant increase in prime cattle numbers on Scottish farms compared to 2023. | <p><span lang="DE">According to the latest market commentary by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), in April 2024, there was a marked 4.4% increase in the pool of males and beef-sired females aged 12 to 30 months compared to the previous year.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Iain Macdonald, Market Intelligence Manager at QMS commented:</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Despite the continuing decline in Scotland’s beef herd, the BCMS data shows that the small year-on-year increases in prime cattle on Scottish farms in the second half of 2023 have become more significant in 2024. This is likely to have been even stronger after accounting for age at death and is likely to have contributed to the downwards pressure on prime cattle prices observed in the spring.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"However, a seasonal dip in availability for slaughter has resulted in a slight price rebound since mid-June, with R4L steers reaching 489.8p/kg at Scottish abattoirs in the second week of July - 1.6% above the early-June low, yet still 3.9% below the year-to-date peak in February".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Driving the year-on-year increase in prime cattle supply on Scottish farms has been a decline in the outflow of store cattle to England and Wales from its peak, alongside the legacy of an increased spring calf crop in 2022. Iain commented: "It's worth noting that the elevated outflow of store cattle to England continues to squeeze the prime cattle kill at Scottish abattoirs. While slaughter numbers showed some increase from the lows of 2023 in the second quarter of this year, they still remained well below the five-year average".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">BCMS data from April suggests that prime cattle numbers are expected to remain higher than a year earlier on Scottish farms in the second half of 2024, although the rate of increase is likely to soften as the slaughter pool shifts towards younger age groups. Those aged 12-18 months in April were up by a smaller 2% on the year, while a reduction at 6-12 months in April may begin to impact availability in the final quarter of 2024, with peak effects expected by spring 2025 due to a typical age at death of around 21 months.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Iain noted: "South of the border, the picture is slightly different. There was a smaller year-on-year increase in slaughter availability in the first half compared to Scotland, and this trend is expected to continue into the third quarter before potentially tightening compared to 2023 in the run up to Christmas.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"This reflects earlier declines in calf registrations in England and Wales compared to Scotland during the 2022 herd contraction. Unlike Scotland, there was a small decline in the 12-18-month age group in April compared to a year earlier, while the rise at 18-24 months was approximately one-third of the 6% increase seen in Scotland".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Similarly steep reductions of over 4% in the 6-12-month age group on both sides of the border point to a very tight supply of shorter keep store cattle at autumn sales. This is likely to result in strong competition for Scottish-born stores from finishers across Great Britain. For longer keep stores, supply will also remain tight, with year-on-year reductions at under six months in April closer to 2%.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Iain commented: "Concerningly, BCMS population data signals a renewed acceleration in the year-on-year decline of the beef breeding herd, with beef-sired females aged over 30 months on Scottish farms down 2.4% from April 2023. Meanwhile, the decline in England and Wales continued to outpace Scotland, showing a year-on-year reduction of 3.2%, indicating ongoing competition for Scotland’s suckler-bred store cattle.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Looking back over the past six years, the decline in beef-sired females in England and Wales has been significantly steeper than in Scotland, at 14.2% compared to 10.4% for those aged over 30 months. Consequently, it's crucial to support Scottish finishers to enhance competitiveness and maximise the number of Scotch-eligible cattle remaining in Scotland".</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">A further decline in Scotland’s beef herd this year means that a reduced 2024 calf crop follows a 2.7% fall in calf registrations in 2023, pointing to further tightening of store cattle availability in 2025 and continued pressure on prime cattle availability in 2026.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">Iain concluded: "In addition to reduced economic activity from farming and processing, a declining beef herd will impact the output, GVA, and jobs generated by their supply sectors, potentially leading to wider social impacts.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"To counteract these trends, modelling indicates that taking action in Scotland to stabilise the beef herd, boost productivity, and reduce the outflow of store cattle could shift the economic narrative from contraction to growth by 2030.</span></p> <p><span lang="DE">"Meanwhile, given similar downward trends in beef production south of the border, there is potential for significant impact on UK food security. With beef demand holding steady amid the cost-of-living crisis and the UK population projected to grow, a widening gap between domestic production and total beef consumption by 2030 could require higher imports, sourced from regions with varying standards of production, which are also facing increased drought stress due to climate change".</span></p> | 1 | Market | adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro | 2024-07-22 00:05:21 | 2025-08-06 08:15:07 | Details Edit Delete |
