In 2025, exports of pigs and pork from the European Union increased by 2.1% compared to the previous year, reaching 4.2 million tons. The growth was primarily driven by Spain and Denmark, while Germany recorded a significant 13% decline in export volumes.

Romania, supported by several EU member states, has appealed to the European Commission to introduce exceptional financial assistance for the pig sector. The request comes amid a prolonged decline in prices, increasing economic pressure on producers, and a worsening market situation across the European Union.

Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) made an administrative mistake while updating the African swine fever (ASF) infection map, accidentally including non-infected territories in the restricted zone. The incident triggered concern among international trade partners and temporarily affected pork exports.

Farmers in Serbia have launched large-scale protests, blocking roads across the country with tractors. Agricultural producers are demanding higher state subsidies, protection of the domestic market from cheap imports of milk and pork, and faster payments for their products.

In 2025, U.S. pork exports fell only slightly short of the record achieved the previous year. Despite declining shipments to certain markets, strong demand in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean helped maintain one of the highest export performances in history.

In 2025, U.S. pork exports fell only slightly short of the record achieved the previous year. Despite declining shipments to certain markets, strong demand in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean helped maintain one of the highest export performances in history.

New cases of African swine fever (ASF) have been confirmed at commercial pig farms in South Korea. Since the beginning of 2026, the country has registered a total of 20 outbreaks, indicating continued high epizootic pressure and the need for strengthened biosecurity measures.

Following a successful recovery in 2025, producers of Prosciutto di Parma are planning to focus on export development. Growing sales, recovering demand within the EU, and the search for new markets are expected to become key drivers of дальнейшого growth for this geographical indication product.

The European Union has approved a new zoning system for areas affected by African swine fever (ASF) in Spain. The updated approach introduces surveillance and outbreak zones, which is expected to allow some farms to resume the movement of animals and products provided that sanitary requirements are met.

Pork stocks in Germany’s cold storage facilities reached an unusually low level at the end of 2025. According to analysts, the reduction in inventories during the Christmas sales period indicates limited supply and rising costs, while also creating conditions for further strengthening of slaughter pig and piglet prices.

Prospects for new large-scale Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans have come into question following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down the sweeping tariffs introduced by Donald Trump’s administration. Analysts believe this could strengthen competition from cheaper Brazilian supplies and increase uncertainty on the global market.

In 2025, Brazil’s pig industry demonstrated significant growth in production, slaughter, and exports, setting new records. At the same time, the country saw a moderate recovery in domestic pork consumption, confirming the stability of the internal market.

The European pork market continues to show weakening prices. According to AHDB, pig price quotations across the EU have fallen to their lowest level since mid-2022, while oversupply and increasing carcass weights continue to intensify pressure on the market.

Austria’s total pig population decreased by 2.2% over the past year. According to Statistics Austria, as of December 1, 2025, the country had 2.48 million pigs, indicating a continuing downward trend in production.

Poland has officially lifted the highest-level restriction zone related to African swine fever (ASF), the so-called “red zone.” The changes came into force as part of the updated EU regionalisation framework, although disease control and biosecurity measures remain in place across the country.

The Romanian Pork Producers Association (APCPR) has announced that the country’s pig industry is facing a critical situation. A sharp decline in selling prices combined with rising production costs has put commercial farms at risk of closure, pushing the sector toward a systemic crisis.

African swine fever (ASF) continues to circulate actively across Europe in 2026, primarily among wild boar populations. According to data from the Friedrich Loeffler Institute (FLI), nearly 1,500 cases have been recorded since the start of the year, indicating that significant epizootic risks persist across the region.

Catalan authorities are strengthening their strategy to combat African swine fever (ASF) following the detection of new cases among wild boar and the expansion of the high-risk zone. The designation now includes 16 municipalities, while the total number of confirmed cases has risen to 162.

The Philippines has officially recognized Poland’s approach to regionalization for African swine fever (ASF) and has lifted the temporary ban on imports of Polish pork and pork products. The decision was made following a veterinary risk assessment.