Since 2016, the number of Dutch piglets imported by Spain has grown more than thirteenfold — from 114,111 head to nearly 1.5 million in 2025. This surge highlights Spain’s strong and growing demand for animals destined for fattening.
There has also been a notable rise in imports of slaughter pigs. In the first half of 2025, 31,930 pigs were brought in, up 50.6% compared to the same period in 2024. While the figure still falls short of the 2022 peak (over 52,000 head), this renewed growth suggests a potential recovery following declines in 2023 and 2024.
Overall, the flow of live pigs between the Netherlands and Spain continues to solidify as a key axis of the European swine trade, reflecting deepening integration and interdependence in the region’s pork production and supply chain.
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