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.

The United States and Taiwan have reached a reciprocal trade arrangement that provides for large-scale tariff reductions and easier market access. Taiwan will grant preferential access for a range of U.S. agricultural products, including pork and pork products.

In Catalonia, African swine fever (ASF) has been detected in wild boar outside the initial outbreak area near Barcelona for the first time. Authorities are introducing additional restrictions and strengthening control measures.

New annual data on animal husbandry labeling in Germany indicate a continued market shift toward higher animal welfare standards. The most notable dynamics are seen in the turkey meat segment, as well as in the rapid growth of organic products.

South Korea has recorded three new cases of African swine fever (ASF) on farms in the central and southern regions of the country. The total number of outbreaks since the beginning of the year has risen to 14.

On February 10, during a nationwide online seminar dedicated to implementing updated pig welfare requirements, the focus was placed on the practical application of standards on farms. Particular emphasis on these issues was made by Oksana Yurchenko, President of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders, who stressed that for most commercial farms pig welfare has already become part of daily production practice.

South Korea has confirmed its 10th African swine fever (ASF) case since the beginning of the year. Following the detection, authorities imposed a temporary standstill and launched urgent disease control measures.

The German federal state of Saxony has announced the successful eradication of African swine fever (ASF): one year has passed since the last confirmed case in a wild boar. Authorities are preparing to initiate the lifting of restriction zones at the EU level.

In January 2026, Brazil increased its pork exports by nearly 10% year-on-year, while export revenue grew by more than 13%. The results set a record for the month and point to a continued shift of shipments toward new markets.