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5208	The decline in EU pig meat exports started before the last quarter of 2021	Reduced demand from China couldn't be offset by increased demand from other Asian markets.	<p>There is a different picture for EU pork exports at the end of 2021 compared with what happened a year before. Reduced demand for pork in the Chinese market has led to a decline of 16% in volumes shipped outside the block reported for September. 443,000 tonnes of pork were exported in September 2021 and the situation didn't change much for the next 3 months. Looking at fresh/frozen pork alone, volumes were down by around a fifth compared to 2020, totalling 262,000 tonnes. The decline was entirely driven by China, with trade totalling just 90,000 tonnes, not even half of the previous year’s level. "This reflects falling Chinese import demand due to increased production there. There was a slight rise in product going to other Asian markets.</p> <p>Offal exports were also 9% lower at 107,000 tonnes, with noticeably lower volumes to both China (-12% to 60,000 tonnes) and Hong Kong (-86% to 3,000 tonnes). These declines were somewhat offset by increased volumes going to the Philippines (+86% to 11,000 tonnes)," said Bethan Wilkins, senior analyst, AHDB. The year-to-date figures show a different picture, with EU pig meat exports 5% higher than during the corresponding period in 2020 at 4.4 million tonnes. More substantial demand growth from the Philippines earlier in the year, alongside a better trade with China, had previously been supporting volumes. <br />"Philippines trade is more than double the year before across this period overall, totalling 228,000 tonnes. China trade is only down by 9% across this same period overall, totalling 2.1 million tonnes. Looking at the product breakdown, between January and September, fresh/frozen pork has recorded 6% growth overall, while offal trade has only increased by 2%," Mrs Wilkins added.</p>	1		Market		2022-01-11 10:45:54	2025-08-12 05:30:24	Details Edit Delete
5218	China approves 4 new US meat plants for exports	In 2021, US beef exports to China/Hong Kong surpassed 220,000 tonnes, while pork exports are going to be lower than those recorded in 2020.	<p>Four US meat processing plants gained access to the Chinese market this month. The announcement was made on January 7 by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) and is targeting four pork, beef, poultry plants and cold storage.<br />China has become one the most lucrative market for the US meat industry, especially for red meat products. Beef exports to China/Hong Kong are on pace to exceed $2 billion in 2021, according to the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Through November, exports to the region nearly doubled from a year ago to 219,264 tonnes (up 98%) and increased 125% in value to $1.9 billion. Direct exports to China, bolstered by greatly improved market access achieved in the U.S.-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement, increased more than 400% from a year ago to 172,257 tonnes, valued at $1.43 billion (up 502%). <br />Total pork exports to China will finish 2021 significantly lower than a year ago. But even as its domestic pork production rebounds, China’s demand for U.S. pork variety meat has strengthened, with exports through November up 29% from a year ago to 306,753 tonnes, valued at $746.4 million (up 31%). <br />A decline in China's pork imports was also reported by other major players in the market: the EU, Brazil, and Canada.</p>	1		Market		2022-01-12 07:02:36	2025-08-12 08:13:30	Details Edit Delete
5225	Unusual situation in the Romanian meat market	Chicken meat prices are well above the most consumed meat in the country, pork.	<p>There is a situation never seen before in the Romanian meat market: chicken meat prices are going up, while pig meat is taking a dive that threatens the swine sector, already brought to its knees by the ongoing African swine fever outbreak. According to Eurostat data, live pig prices in Romania are about RON 5 (€1.00)/kg and €150 per 100 kilos in carcass. Meantime, the average live chicken prices are RON 6 (€1.20)/kg and chicken meat carcass has reached €200/100kg.<br />"For 20 years I worked in promoting meat and meat industry and I never experienced such a twisted turn in prices. It is a reflection of the dramatic situation faced by the swine sector in the country. Currently, Romania imports more than 80% of the pig meat consumed domestically and the national inventory in commercial farms has dropped dramatically. From 14 million pigs prior to the ASF crisis, Romania reported at the end of last year just 2 million swine head in its farms. This is atypical for a market where pork is traditionally the main animal protein consumed", commented Eugen Capra, CEO of CARNEXPO and CARNEXPO Grill.<br />The difference is reflected even in retail, where fresh chicken meat (even dark meat) is clearly competing in prices with the most valuable muscle parts of pork. Inside the European Union, a few years ago, Romania stood as of the Top 10 pig producers of the block. Since 2018, however, the decline of the Romanian swine sector was visible for everyone. A combination of multiple ASF outbreaks and the authorities' lack of interest in solving this biosecurity crisis led to the current situation in the meat market. At the same time, it is worth mentioning that the EU it is facing a time of oversupply in pig meat, as Germany, due to its own ASF crisis, has lost access to some of the most lucrative markets in the world: China, the Philippines, Japan, South Korea. More than 350,000 tonnes of pork have been pushed from Germany to EU member states confronted with huge deficit of pork, such as Romania, Bulgaria and Poland. At the same time, another ASF outbreak reported recently in Italy can create a vertigo effect in the EU pork market, dropping prices to levels never seen in the last decades.<br />Meantime, a constant pressure of Avian Influenza cases reported for the last few years in the EU poultry sector has increased prices for chicken, turkey and duck meat. From 2020 until now, Poland, the most important poultry producer in the EU had more than 400 bird flu outbreaks, France reported 150 outbreaks only this winter, Spain is also threatened by the spreading disease, while Italy culled almost 4 million birds in farms in November-December last year. From this perspective, a rise in poultry prices is not a surprise for anyone. So far, the Romanian poultry sector wasn't hit hard by bird flu spread all over the continent bi migratory birds and that may partially explain the price increase. "To be fair, I think that Romanian authorities may start to worry about the country's food self-sufficiency, especially in the animal protein sector," Mr. Capra concluded.</p>	1		Market		2022-01-14 11:12:08	2025-08-12 15:35:40	Details Edit Delete
5230	16% increase in China's meat production	Pig meat is close to pre-ASF levels, while beef and lamb production continues to rise.	<p>The National Bureau of Statistics of China has published data on meat production in 2021, which was 88.87 million tonnes, up by 16.3% from levels reached in 2020. Pig meat production is almost similar to levels reported in 2017, totaling 52.96 million tonnes, up 28.8% from the previous years and just 440,000 tonnes below production figures reported in 2017.<br />Beef production reached 6.98 million tonnes (+3.7%) and lamb stood at 5.14 million tonnes (+4.4%). Poultry meat production was 23.80 million tonnes (+0.8%).</p> <p>Breeding pigs and sow numbers increased by 10.5% and 4.0%, respectively, compared to the end of 2020. At the same time, China reduced meat imports by 5.34%, totaling 9.38 million tonnes, with a clear drop in pork imports due to massive liquidation in its pig farms.</p>	1		Market		2022-01-18 09:24:08	2025-08-11 20:45:36	Details Edit Delete
5233	Nigeria partially opens the market for US pork	The African country announced last week it will approve imports of sausages and similar products from the USA.	<p>The United States now can export sausage and similar products to Nigeria, which last week announced it is partially opening its market to US pork. The National Pork Producers Council welcomed the move by the West African nation, as these are the first animal protein products from the US declared eligible in the Nigerian market. <br />"Nigeria has the largest GDP of any African country, with a population of just over 211 million, we are excited to be the first US protein to be allowed access to the Nigerian market. NPPC thanks the US Department of Agriculture and the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for their efforts to reach an agreement that allows the US pork industry to provide affordable, wholesome and nutritious products to Nigerian consumers," said NPPC President Jen Sorenson.</p> <p>While other US pork products – and beef and poultry – remain ineligible to be exported to Nigeria, NPPC is optimistic that the country’s partial opening will lead to more access for the US pork industry. From January through November 2021, the US pork industry exported more than $7.5 billion of product to more than 100 countries, according to USDA data. Also, this month, India opened its market for US pork and pork products.</p>	1		Market		2022-01-19 06:44:47	2025-08-12 15:20:47	Details Edit Delete
5241	China seems to head for 100% self-sufficiency in pork	The national swine herd may reach 504 million head this year, says a Polish market analyst.	<p>China is following the path of self-sufficiency in pig meat, with a rate of 100% for this year, according to a Polish market analyst. In a tweet on his account, Jacek Strzelecki announce the end of the era with elevated trade figures for pork. <br />"Pork production in China:<br />- 2021 96% self-sufficiency; 2022 100% self-sufficiency; 2023 102% self-sufficiency. Pig herd in China - forecast:<br />- 2022 - 504 million units;<br />- 2023 - 554 million units," said Mr. Strzelecki. In his defense, the analyst points out the decreased volume in meat imports for 2021 in China, especially for pork. Also, the data revealed by the Chinese officials show elevated figures in pig meat production for last year, just an inch below the pre-ASF crisis. China will not be allowed to export pork to other countries, as ASF is still present in farms but it will drastically reduce pork imports. The effect will be felt by major players such as Brazil, Spain, the US and Canada. Also, pork exports to Asia will continue to be attractive, as countries such as Vietnam, the Philippines, South Korea or Japan will continue to import pig meat due to a deficit of animal protein in their markets but the suppliers may come from different regions. As an example, in the Vietnamese market, Russia is the main supplier of pork, covering more than 30% of the pig meat imports, with Miratorg acting as the main supplier of Russian pork in this market (32,000 tonnes delivered last year). Currently, the US is the only major player in the global market to announce a decline in the national swine inventory and, most probably, some of the volumes exported in the last two years to China will be kept in the domestic market. The EU is already confronted with oversupply in pork, which means that the average price for pig meat will fall further.</p>	1		Market		2022-01-21 07:24:20	2025-08-12 16:02:18	Details Edit Delete
5247	Food fraud, still a problem in the Spanish market	9 people are investigated in police investigation focused on the meat industry.	<p>The Spanish police seized 1,790 pieces of Jamon, 760 kilos of cured sausages, and 4.5 tonnes of frozen pig meat in an investigation focused on food fraud in the province of Caceres. According to official sources, the investigations began at the end of November 2020, after unusual activity was detected in the vicinity of an inactive meat industry located in an industrial estate in the town of Malpartida de Plasencia (Caceres). Meat and meat products found on-site dispensed with sanitary controls (registrations, correct labeling and storage, non-compliance or handling in relation to freezing dates or preferential consumption dates and non-compliance in terms of traceability). the agents were able to find out that operations related to the meat sector were being carried out, from the facilities of this old company, by another that was not registered in the General Sanitary Registry of Food and Food Companies (RGSEAA), and whose purpose is the protection of public health and the interests of consumers, facilitating the official control of companies and establishments subject to registration.</p> <p>"In these facilities, operations of acquisition, storage, distribution and marketing of food products of animal origin were being carried out, eluding the mandatory veterinary controls by the competent Health Authority, in order to introduce them, irregularly, in the food chain", Spanish investigators said. For all these reasons, the Nature Protection Service (SEPRONA) has arrested four people and another five are being investigated.<br />Also, the agents have been able to verify that said company had implications and direct links with companies based in the provinces of Salamanca, Toledo, Badajoz, Vizcaya and Madrid.</p>	1		Market		2022-01-25 09:28:50	2025-08-12 14:40:56	Details Edit Delete
5250			<p><span style="color: #000000;">The total value of meat and livestock exports increased by 4% to €3.5 billion in 2021, which was a strong performance given the challenges of the year. Below the top-line growth, individual sectors experienced differing market trends, with strong demand and higher prices in beef and sheep meat, and a weaker market for poultry and pig meat. Meat and livestock exports were up 7% when compared to 2019.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Beef exports increased in value by 9% and were worth €2.1 billion during the year. This growth was underpinned by sustained strong demand and higher prices in the UK and EU markets. After a slow start in the first quarter, Irish exporters were able to work their way through the new trading realities with the UK, and volumes increased. The price environment was positive, due to a tightness of supply in the UK, and also in key EU markets.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">The easing of Covid-19 related restrictions, particularly on the food service sector in the second half of the year helped generate strong demand. Ireland’s export values grew, despite an 11% year-on-year reduction in the volume of export. The strongest growth was to EU destinations which had a reduction in domestic beef availability.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">The value of pig meat exports decreased by 3% to €542 million, as lower pricing in international markets affected the industry. Export volumes increased by 3% to 248,000 tonnes in 2021, and the pattern of trade was influenced by market developments in Asia and the UK during the year.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Shipments of Irish pig meat to Asia accounted for 67% of the total export value at €360 million, which is a 42% increase on 2020 levels. China is the main market for Irish pig meat, but due to a slowdown in demand there, most of last year’s growth was driven by other Asian markets such as Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Tighter global and EU supplies of sheep meat,<strong> </strong>combined with stronger demand helped generate an extremely positive market for Irish sheep meat in 2021. The value of sheep meat exports increased strongly for the second consecutive year, rising by 15% to €420 million.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">This strong growth in value came despite a 9% drop in export volumes. Irish exporters benefited from reduced sheep meat exports from the UK into the EU and a decline in EU production. The reduced availability of imported sheep meat in the EU market had a positive impact on the demand and opportunities for Irish sheep meat. Lower export capacity in New Zealand, due to reduced production levels and a redirection of its product away from the EU meant there was less New Zealand lamb available in our key export markets.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Primary poultry exports fell by 15% to €128 million during 2021. This decline was due primarily to a fall in trade with the UK, which is Ireland’s major market for poultry. The value of poultry trade to the UK declined by 16% to €74 million last year, reflecting the sector’s high exposure to the foodservice market in the UK, which was significantly disrupted during the year.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">European poultry exporters were negatively affected by market access restrictions last year, and progress around re-establishing these trading partnerships will be critical towards rebuilding export performance.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">These developments were also reflected in overall EU poultry exports, which fell by 5% to 2.2 million tonnes in 2021. The principal markets that reduced import demand from EU suppliers included the Philippines, South Africa, Hong Kong, and the UK.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">The value of Irish livestock<strong> </strong>exports increased by 6% to €214 million last year. Increased returns from live cattle exports helped to offset lower export values for both pigs and sheep.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">The value of primary seafood exports returned to growth last year, increasing by 6% to €485 million, albeit with varying trends across the sector.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Pelagic exporters experienced a difficult 2021, with a cut to the mackerel quota as a result of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. The value of pelagic exports for the year was down 1% to €169 million, helped by the strength of Asian markets. Shellfish exports were boosted by the reopening of foodservice channels in Europe and Asia during 2021. The value of shellfish exports increased by 25% to €165 million.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Freshwater seafood exports - the vast majority of which is salmon - had a challenging year, due to increased competition in certain markets. In overall terms, the value of exports declined by 8% to €98 million during 2021.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">The whitefish export market was also challenging in 2021. Whitefish export values declined by about 15% to €40.6 million. Lower quotas for some whitefish species, greater consumption of whitefish on the domestic market, and difficult catching conditions all contributed to the overall reduction in 2021.</span></p>	1		Market	adrian.lazar@industriacarnii.ro	2022-01-26 07:14:21	2025-08-12 02:11:17	Details Edit Delete
5252	Chicken meat production to rise slightly	Strong demand will support prices, which are expected to rise by 2%.	<p>A recent market analysis from IndexBox predicts a small increase in global chicken meat production. According to the report, global production will reach 121 million tonnes this year, with 1 million tonnes added over the volume produced in 2020, while prices will rise by 2% reaching an average of $2.30 per kg. An expected decline in the cattle herd, especially in the EU and the U.S., is set to drive the demand for beef substitutes, including poultry.<br />Brazil (3.9M tonnes) and the U.S. (3.5M tonnes) are the leading suppliers in the global chicken market, reaching approx. 25% and 23% of global exports, respectively. The Netherlands (1.4M tonnes) takes a 9.2% share (based on tonnes), which puts it in second place, followed by Poland (8%). The following exporters - Turkey (517K tonnes), Belgium (503K tonnes), Ukraine (429K tonnes), the UK (411K tonnes), Thailand (344K tonnes), Germany (301K tonnes), Russia (280K tonnes) and France (227K tonnes) - together make up 20% of the total volume.</p> <p>In value terms, Brazil ($5.5B), the U.S. ($3.4B) and the Netherlands ($2.5B) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, together comprising 52% of global exports. Poland, Thailand, Belgium, Ukraine, Germany, Turkey, France, Russia and the UK lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 30%.<br />The main markets for chicken meat are China and Mexico, both accounting for 17% of the volumes imported for the last two years. They are followed by the Netherlands (542K tonnes), Japan (535K tonnes), Germany (515K tonnes), the United Arab Emirates (480K tonnes), Hong Kong SAR (462K tonnes), South Africa (460K tonnes), Iraq (429K tonnes), France (387K tonnes), the UK (377K tonnes), the Philippines (315K tonnes) and Cuba (267K tonnes).<br />In 2021, the average annual chicken price grew by 38% y-o-y to $2.26 per kg. Rising feed costs combined with high logistical expenditures are pushing meat prices up, according to the outlook issued by IndexBox.</p> <p> </p>	1		Market		2022-01-26 07:31:22	2025-08-11 19:59:37	Details Edit Delete
5255	5% decline in China's pork imports for 2022	"Government support measures for Chinese pork producers are expected to increase the number of livestock and reduce imports this year" - IndexBox report.	<p>China, the world’s largest pork market, imported 2.8M tonnes of pig meat worth $8B from January to August 2021, a recent report from IndexBox states. Compared to the same period a year earlier, the volume of imports remained nearly unchanged, while in value terms purchases grew by 3%. However, data offered by the General Administration of Customs show a downward trend for meat imports in the second half of 2021.<br />Pork supplies from the US dropped by 36% to 340K tonnes, while Spain and Brazil sharply boosted their exports to China. Against the same period of 2020, purchases from Spain increased by 70% to 900K tonnes or by 76% to $2.6B in value terms. Supplies from Brazil rose by 25% to 360K tonnes or 21% to $1.2B in monetary terms. <br />In 2022, China’s pork imports are projected to drop by 5% due to rising domestic pork production. The Chinese government is expected to support large pig farming companies to keep expanding their herds.</p> <p><strong>China’s Pork Imports Statistics - 2020</strong></p> <p>Pork imports into China soared from 2.0M tonnes in 2019 to 4.3M tonnes in 2020. In value terms, purchases skyrocketed from $4.5B to $11.9B. Spain (934K tonnes), the US (696K tonnes), and Brazil (481K tonnes) were the leading suppliers of pork to China, with a combined 49% share of total imports. In value terms, the largest pork suppliers to China were Spain ($2.7B), the US ($1.6B) and Brazil ($1.6B), with a combined 49% share of total supplies.<br />In 2020, the US recorded the highest shipment growth rate among the leading suppliers. Pork imports from America rose threefold in value terms. The average pork import price amounted to $2,761 per tonne in 2020, jumping by 22% against the previous year. Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the highest prices were recorded for prices from Brazil ($3,254 per tonne) and Denmark ($3,009 per tonne), while the costs for the US ($2,351 per tonne) and Canada ($2,369 per tonne) were amongst the lowest.</p> <p><strong>100% in self-sufficiency predicted</strong></p> <p>However, according to Jacek Strzelecki, a Polish market analyst, in 2022 China may reach 100% in pig meat self-sufficiency. "Pork production in China:<br />- 2021 96% self-sufficiency; 2022 100% self-sufficiency; 2023 102% self-sufficiency. Pig herd in China - forecast:<br />- 2022 - 504 million units;<br />- 2023 - 554 million units," said Mr. Strzelecki in a tweet. The effect will be felt by major players such as Brazil, Spain, the US and Canada.</p>	1		Market		2022-01-27 10:12:03	2025-08-12 15:59:20	Details Edit Delete
5264	Market readjustments and waves of uncertainty for the global swine sector		<p>Pandemic has certainly taken its toll on global pig trade and will continue to do so, according to Rabobank analysts. The pandemic has led to many changes in supply chain management and consumption patterns, which will keep evolving, warns the bank in its first quarterly report for 2022.<br />"While many things are uncertain, one certainty is that input costs continue to rise – shipping rates, energy prices, and feed grain prices, together with labor costs, are challenging pork supply chains. In a slowing economy, producers and processors are finding it difficult to pass on all additional costs to consumers, so margins will be under pressure.</p> <p>Global pork imports and exports will likely decline from 2021 levels, mainly driven by reductions in China’s import demand as local production recovers. Although traditional importing countries – mainly Japan and South Korea, plus some new importing countries – will likely increase imports, major exporters will need to find a new balance between supply and demand," the report says.<br />Here are the main highlights for the next three months:<br />- China: Weak demand puts downward pressure on pork prices. Pork production will grow, driven by improved sow quality.<br /> <br />- Europe: Oversupply in Europe maintains downward pressure on prices. ASF spreads to northern Italy, potentially complicating trade.<br /> <br />- US: Reduced hog supplies in 1H will support prices and help offset rising costs. Covid disrupts slaughter and distribution, threatening demand. <br /> <br />- Brazil: Dry weather raises feed prices again. The election year is expected to bring more volatility to the hog market. <br /> <br />- Southeast Asia: Both Covid and ASF outbreaks impact Southeast Asian pork markets. Pork production in Vietnam and the Philippines will grow, albeit slowly. <br /> <br />- Japan: Demand is weakening as Covid keeps spreading. Pork imports are strong, as beef is more expensive.</p>	1		Market		2022-01-31 10:24:51	2025-08-11 20:29:30	Details Edit Delete
5268	Pork exporters may pay attention to the South Korean market	A recovery in pig meat demand from South Korea in 2022 is expected, according to the latest USDA forecast.	<p>The South Korean pork market is expected to recover in the following months, although right now is facing another SARS-CoV2 wave that impacts trade. However, since last autumn, pork imports have increased to 122,000 tonnes, 25% higher year-on-year, despite a lower figure for the first 9 months of 2021 (224,000 tonnes, 6% lower than the volume imported in H12020). By the end of 2021, full-year imports stood at 465,000 tonnes, 3% more than in 2020.<br />"The three most notable trends since the beginning of 2020 have been the loss of market access for German exporters, as South Korea banned product in the light of Germany’s African Swine Fever outbreak. The subsequent increase in exports from other EU nations, as prices fell across the bloc, increasing competitiveness. Thirdly, the slight loss of US exporters’ market share, particularly to Spain. Spain has had to refocus dramatically as Chinese import demand has cooled, and some of that refocus has been towards other Asian markets.<br />UK exporters have also been increasing shipments to South Korea, from a modest 1,000 tonnes in 2020, to more than four times that in 2021. This is still only around 1% of total imports," said Duncan Wyatt, AHDB lead analyst.<br />The lastest USDA forecast for the South Korean pig industry predicts stable or falling production, which means that imports will rise this year. Nevertheless, a recovery in trade will not be visible until current COVID-related restrictions are not withdrawn.</p>	1		Market		2022-02-01 14:20:32	2025-08-12 08:51:42	Details Edit Delete
5270	Tight lamb and cattle supply in the British market		<p>The production cycle in the British cattle herd and the sheep flock has slowed down, which means elevated prices for beef and lamb in 2022. Data released by Defra on the throughput of cattle and prime lambs during 2021 suggests that the reduced numbers seen will have a knock-on effect on trading patterns during the coming months.</p> <p>Cattle throughput at UK abattoirs last year was 2.7 million head – a total that was 5.7% lower than in 2020 and 4.3% below the five-year average - reaching the lowest level since 2015. This resulted in a 5.0% reduction in beef and veal production compared to the previous year.<br />At the same time, prime lamb throughput during each month of 2021 trended below year-earlier levels, leading to a significant reduction of 10.6% (or 1.4 million head) to a total of 11.7 million head when compared against 2020. Adult sheep numbers were also down by almost 20% on the year. As a result, the total volume of sheep meat also fell – down 10.5% on the year to 265,100 tonnes.</p> <p>Glesni Phillips, Data Analyst at Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) said: “The decrease in cattle throughput at UK abattoirs in 2021 was not unexpected. Increased numbers were processed during 2020 and this led to fewer cattle on the ground. This was especially true for adult cattle which saw throughput fall by almost 6% on the year. It was also anticipated that fewer lambs would be sent for slaughter in 2021 due to the increased number of lambs processed earlier than usual ahead of the Brexit deadline in 2020.”</p> <p>Looking at the current lamb crop, the throughput of lambs between May and December stood at 8.3 million head. This is 10.9% below the previous year and below what would be expected, given the known size of the lamb crop.</p> <p>It has been widely reported that Brexit-related staff shortages at processing sites may have limited the processing capacity of some UK abattoirs. “It is not known whether the strong market prices will continue further into 2022. However, a significant number of old season lambs are likely to reach the market between now and Easter which will undoubtedly impact trading patterns. When considering cattle, figures from the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) suggest that the supply will remain tight for at least six months. During the subsequent 6-12 months, it seems that there will be an increase in the number of cattle available on the ground which will likely increase the competition on the market,” Mrs Phillips added.</p>	1		Market		2022-02-02 11:57:52	2025-08-12 14:44:44	Details Edit Delete
5273	Huge rise in costs of meat exports and imports from the UK	BMPA predicts a persistent loss of trade with the EU around 20%.	<p>British meat exporters to the EU are facing new costs related to bureaucracy and paperwork imposed by the UK Government. The topic is not new and it started at the beginning of 2021 when the extra cost to the meat industry of Brexit bureaucracy was estimated to be between £90-£120 million a year for the UK meat exporters and 20% in loss of trade between parts. However, starting this summer, the rising cost of doing business is about to hit European exporters who currently supply 25% to 30% of the food on British shelves.</p> <p>"Until now, the Government has taken the decision to wave through supplies into the UK without requiring the same paperwork and physical checks. But from July, the same extra time and cost burdens to get through customs will be imposed on our EU suppliers. This means that EU imports will suddenly become more expensive, and European exporters will become less inclined to keep supplying to the UK," the British Meat Processors Association said in a press release.<br />Starting July, EU meat suppliers in the UK will have to fill out additional papers, besides the Export Health Certificate that is now required. "In addition, there are now numerous new costs and overheads that previously didn’t exist. These include extra administrative staff, additional paperwork, record keeping and systems to support the issuing of EHCs, port charges, customs agents’ fees… the list goes on," warns BMPA.<br />The costs will most probably be transferred to consumers may raise concerns about the supplies in the market. Nick Allen, Chief Executive of the British Meat Processors Association explained: “After a year of dealing with the new post-Brexit customs and certification system, our members are reporting a huge rise in cost, which either has to be absorbed or passed on to their EU customers, rendering British exporters less competitive. Millions of pounds are being spent on extra paperwork and checks, but for zero extra benefit to British companies. The Government could solve this problem by entering into a Veterinary Agreement with the EU which would instantly negate the need for most of the current bureaucracy and physical border checks and give British exporters a fighting chance to regain the trade they’ve lost – trade that simply can’t be replaced by selling goods to more distant markets”.</p>	1		Market		2022-02-03 11:47:31	2025-08-12 13:16:12	Details Edit Delete
5274	ABPA launched marketing campaign in Russia	The objective is to strengthen the international brands Brazilian Chicken and Brazilian Pork at a strategic moment for the sector.	<p>Although Russia recently announced the release of a quota of 100 thousand tons for pork imports from Brazil and it also ranked among Top 10 destinations for Brazilian poultry, the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA), in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) started a marketing campaign in Moscow focused on the quality of both products.<br />Last year, 9,200 tonnes of pork were exported by Brazilian producers to the Russian market but, as mentioned above, the volumes may increase 10 fold in the following months. "It will be an opportune moment to highlight the international image of Brazilian chicken and pork meat. We will value attributes and the partnership we have built over these years, reinforcing our position as a strategic partner for the food security of the Eastern European nation," declared Ricardo Santin, president of ABPA.<br />At the same time, Brazilian exporters are also looking to expand the share of chicken meat in the Russian market, which already has a significant share among the main destinations for animal protein in Brazil.<br />Today, Russia is among the 10 largest importers of chicken meat from Brazil, with 105,900 tonnes shipped in 2021 (equivalent to 2.4% of the total), generating revenue of $167.3 million in the period. The campaign will take place throughout the month of February (until the 28th) on billboards, street clocks, bus stops, among others, installed in the tourist area of ??Moscow, around the Exhibition Center and Red Square, announced ABPA.</p> <p><em>(Photo source: ABPA)</em></p>	1		Market		2022-02-03 11:03:17	2025-08-11 16:59:37	Details Edit Delete
5276	Global meat prices offer mixed picture	Increased demand for beef has lifted the FAO Meat Price Index but poultry and sheepmeat prices are declining.	<p>The gauge for world food prices went up in January, largely catalysed by supply-side constraints for vegetable oils, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported. The FAO Food Price Index averaged 135.7 points in January, 1.1 percent higher than in December. <br />The FAO Vegetable Oils Price Index led the rebound in January, increasing by 4.2 percent month-on-month and reversing its December decline to reach an all-time high. Quotations for all major oils rose, also supported by rising crude oil prices. Palm oil prices were largely underpinned by concerns over a possible reduction in export availabilities from Indonesia, the world’s leading exporter, while soy oil prices were supported by robust import purchases, particularly from India, rapeseed oil prices were pushed up by lingering supply tightness, and sunflower seed oil quotations were impacted by supply tightness and surging global import demand. <br />The FAO Dairy Price Index increased by 2.4 percent, its fifth consecutive monthly rise, with the steepest increases registered for skim milk powder and butter. Reduced export availabilities from Western Europe and below-average expectations for milk production in Oceania in the months ahead contributed to the tightening in global dairy markets, as did processing and transportation delays linked to COVID-19-related labour shortages.</p> <p>The FAO Cereal Price Index in January increased marginally, by 0.1 percent, from December. Maize export prices rose by 3.8 percent during the month, spurred by worries about persistent drought conditions in South America, while world wheat prices declined by 3.1 percent on the back of large harvests in Australia and Argentina. Lower harvests and steady purchases by Asian buyers led to a 3.1 percent monthly increase in international rice prices.</p> <p>The FAO Meat Price Index increased slightly in January, with world bovine meat prices reaching a new peak as global import demand exceeded export supplies, while ovine and poultry meat prices softened as exportable supplies outstripped import demand. Pig meat quotations rose slightly, in part due to rising input costs dampening global supply.</p> <p>The FAO Sugar Price Index was the only subindex to post a decrease in January, down 3.1 percent from the previous month due to favourable production prospects in major exporters India and Thailand, as well as improved rains and lower ethanol prices in Brazil.</p>	1		Market		2022-02-04 09:03:31	2025-08-12 11:17:25	Details Edit Delete
5282	EU pig prices remained steady in January	The Spanish market has gained some strength for the last few weeks due to ASF cases reported in Italy.	<p>The EU average pig reference price has tracked sideways over the past month, slipping €0.41, to €131.53/100kg. Continuing the trend seen since late 2021, the reference price is above year-earlier levels, but by no means high. Spanish prices had been groaning under the volume of Spanish pork looking for a home, but in the past few weeks have found some support. Industry commentary from Spain suggests the slight bounce in price came on the back of the ASF outbreak in Italy and optimism of being able to take Italy’s Chinese market share. "Reports continue to suggest there is ample pork in cold storage in Spain, and until some of that is cleared there is a limit to how much prices can rise. German prices lost some ground while prices in Denmark remained steady. In Poland, prices had been supported in the run-up to Christmas by the additional seasonal demand but throughout January have since dropped. Domestic demand in Poland is reported to be below usually January levels," commented Rebecca Wright, Senior Analyst, AHDB.<br />Over the month, the UK reference price also tracked sideways, although prices did dip in the middle of the month. The gap between the UK reference price and the EU reference price remained static at just shy of €40/100kg. Although this is narrower than recorded through most of the latter half of 2021, it still highlights the degree to which the EU market is oversupplied, and how much cheap product is available.</p>	1		Market		2022-02-07 14:44:05	2025-08-12 06:05:17	Details Edit Delete
5285	3% decline in poultry production expected in China	Chicken meat consumption will drop but imports will rise slightly.	<p>Poultry production in China is expected to drop by 3% this year, according to an outlook from USDA. A similar forecast was issued by the Chinese government in which poultry production is expected to drop at pre-2020 levels, reaching 14.3 million tonnes. Consumption is also expected to drop at 14.6 million tonnes of chicken due to low prices of pork, less optimistic economic outlook and adverse effects on the hotel, restaurant and institutions (HRI) sector from government measures introduced to control outbreaks of COVID-19.<br />Imports will see a slight increase from 2021, reaching 800,000 tonnes of poultry, as China will maintain the same rate of exports to Hong Kong, Japan, other countries from South East Asia, or even the Netherlands as in 2021. The volume estimated to be shipped abroad this year is 460,000 tonnes.</p>	1		Market		2022-02-08 10:07:21	2025-08-11 10:00:52	Details Edit Delete
5287	Meat consumption drops in Argentina	Limited beef exports imposed by the current government didn't encourage inhabitants to consume more meat.	<p>Meat consumption in Argentina has dropped by 4.8% last year, despite regulatory measures in the domestic market adopted by the current administration, especially for the beef sector. According to a report by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce of Meats and Derivatives of the Argentine Republic (CICCRA), per capita consumption of beef in 2021 was 47.6 kg, 2.4kg less than in 2020.<br />Under the Government's new measures, beef production went down 6.1% in 2021, 194.1 thousand tonnes below 2020 figures. In 2021 797.6 thousand tonnes of beef were exported, a fall of 11.7% compared to the previous year.<br />In 2021, the meat processing industry slaughtered 12,967 million cattle head, which represents a drop of 7.4%, or one million head fewer compared to 2020.</p> <p>According to the Argentine Beef Promotion Institute (IPCVA), the price of beef increased 9.7% in December 2021 compared to the previous month and by 60.7% from the same month of 2020. However, beef consumption in the country is ranked as No.1 in the world. It is followed by Uruguay (45 kg) and the US (38 kg).<br />In terms of poultry meat consumption, Argentina is among the top five worldwide, with about 48 kg/inhabitant/year. The ranking is led by Qatar, whose population consumed an average of 52 kg/inhabitant/year, followed by the United States with a consumption of 51 kg/inhabitant/year, the same as Malaysia. Regarding pork, Argentines are far from the top positions, with around 20 kg/inhabitant/year.</p>	1		Market		2022-02-09 14:46:42	2025-08-12 14:49:27	Details Edit Delete
5289	Atria received licence to export poultry to South Korea	Poultry now accounts for around 20 % of the total meat market and 20 % of that is imported meat.	<p>Finnish company Atria received a licence to export poultry to South Korea. This concludes the export licence process that started in 2016 and exports will begin this month. Atria will start exporting chicken leg products, which are the most popular items in South Korea. <br />During the export license process, it has become clear that Atria's ability to produce clean and safe food products is particularly valued in South Korea. Consumers value quality, safety, and traceability. The market is very dynamic, and consumption is influenced by new trends and international currents," says Export Director Heikki Tynjala.</p> <p>South Korea has traditionally had high pork consumption, as pork is an integral part of the local BBQ restaurant culture. Poultry consumption is growing steadily. Consumption is driven by health and trend reasons. Poultry now accounts for around 20 % of the total meat market and 20 % of consumption is imported meat. South Korea has 52 million inhabitants and poultry meat consumption is 16.9 kg per person per year.</p> <p>South Korea is one of Atria's longest-standing export destinations, with pork exports since the 1990s. Last year, the country was Atria's second-largest export market after China, both in terms of volume and value. <br />"One of Atria's strategic objectives is to increase profitable exports, including poultry. We are starting from scratch in South Korea, but our goal is to reach net sales in the millions in the coming years. We have clear targets from the beginning and we will consistently increase our product range and volume," says Matti Perala, SVP of Atria's poultry business. He also stresses that the new market openings are very important for the new poultry factory in Nurmo, which will be completed in 2024, and for Atria Family Farms.</p>	1		Market		2022-02-10 08:28:31	2025-08-11 16:24:28	Details Edit Delete

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