date:Jul 22, 2022
gressive decline in the EU since May.
Meanwhile, new EC data shows that pig herds continue to plummet, declining 4.7%, as countries across Europe see a reduction of pig farms. The EC explains the decline is a result of high input costs, environmental concerns, reduced exports and the African Swine Fever.
Highly volatile pig exports with China are expected to decrease by 40% in 2022 as China tries to boost its domestic production. Overall, EU pig exports are expected to decrease by 9.6% in 2022