At the beginning of autumn, pork market prices in Ukraine remain stable, according to analysts from theAssociation of Ukrainian Pig Breeders based on their weekly monitoring of purchase prices.

Estonia is facing a severe wave of African swine fever (ASF) outbreaks, which has already led to mass culling of pigs. The most significant case was confirmed at Ekseko, the country’s largest pig farm, marking the most devastating blow to Estonia’s swine industry in recent years.

Pork prices in Ukraine remain significantly higher this year compared to 2024, with the main reason being a decline in domestic production. According to preliminary data, industrial pork production dropped by 14–15% in the first seven months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, while the overall industry contraction is estimated at around 10%.

Researchers at Kyoto University, in collaboration with Vietnam National University of Agriculture and Miyazaki University, have developed an innovative method for detecting African swine fever (ASF) virus in pig oral fluid that is 100 times more sensitive than traditional tests.

Mexico's pig industry is showing the fastest growth rates in recent years. In the first half of 2025, the country produced 921,226 tonnes of pork, which is 5.5% more than in the same period in 2024. These figures were released by the Information Service for Agriculture, Livestock, Food and Fisheries (SIAP).

Pork confidently retains its status as a staple product in the Spanish diet. The latest data show steady growth in consumption of this product both at home and in catering establishments, which opens up prospects for further development in the industry.

According to preliminary data from the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), German slaughterhouses produced almost 3.4 million tonnes of meat in the first half of 2025, which is 0.1% less (-1.9 thousand tonnes) than in the same period of 2024. A total of 23.9 million pigs, cattle, sheep, goats and horses were slaughtered, as well as 346.1 million poultry – chickens, turkeys and ducks.

Another outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has been recorded in Latvia. As confirmed by the Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) on 1 September, the virus was detected at the SIA Baltic Pork pig farm in Lauber, Ogre region, where about 20,000 pigs were kept.

Estonia is experiencing the largest outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in the last decade, which has dealt a severe blow to the national pig industry. The virus was confirmed at the country's largest farm, Ekseko in Viljandi County, which housed over 27,000 pigs. The farm supplied about 45% of all piglets in the country, so the consequences of the epidemic could be devastating for the entire industry.

An international group of scientists has concluded that a promising vaccine against African swine fever (ASF) can effectively protect pigs only against certain strains of the virus, while it is almost ineffective against others. This discovery highlights the urgent need to develop regionally adapted vaccines to effectively combat one of the most dangerous pig diseases in the world. The article was published in the journal Vaccines.

In early August, the Brazilian pork market saw a significant increase in prices for both live pigs and pork carcasses. According to the Cepea research centre, the increase in demand was driven by two factors: Father's Day celebrations (10 August) and the traditional increase in purchasing power after the start of monthly salary payments.

Estonian authorities have imposed month-long entry bans on 11 more pig farms across the country to curb the spread of African swine fever (ASF). The decision was made just days after similar restrictions were imposed on ten other farms, the Agri-Food Board (PTA) said.

July 2025 was the fifth warmest since weather records began in 1884, according to the UK Met Office. Average daily temperatures were 1.7°C above normal, and the spring drought meant that summer rainfall in the country remained below average. These weather conditions had a mixed impact on the pork market: they supported demand for products, especially for grilling, but at the same time created challenges for farmers due to heat stress in animals.

In the first half of 2025, pig farming in Vietnam showed a steady recovery: according to a USDA FAS report, the country's pig population grew by 3.8% compared to the same period last year. The increase was due to high pig prices and the gradual transition of farmers to semi-industrial production technologies.

In mid-August, three new outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) were confirmed among pigs on commercial farms in Estonia, according to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). One of the cases occurred on a large farm owned by the Finnish company Atria Plc, one of the largest meat processing companies in Northern Europe.

In less than six months, Danish meat processing giant Danish Crown has managed to attract over one million additional pigs for slaughter in the next financial year. The company expects its annual slaughter volume to reach 9.4 million head in 2025/26, bringing the enterprise as close as possible to full capacity.

Australia, known for its strong exports of beef, lamb and wine, remains almost invisible on the world map of pork exporters. Despite its vast territory, favourable climate and advantageous location close to growing Asian markets, the pig farming industry here has not yet reached its potential.

Plans by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to close the leading research centre Beltsville Agricultural Research Centre (BARC) in the suburbs of Washington have caused serious concern among scientists, farmers' associations and legislators. According to Reuters, experts warn that this decision could slow down or halt important research in the areas of pest control, plant diseases and crop genetics, which are critical to the US agricultural sector.

China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has announced its intention to purchase frozen pork in the near future to replenish state reserves. This was reported by Reuters, citing an official statement from the commission.

According to the National Institute of Statistics (INS), in June 2025, Romania saw an increase in the production of all types of meat compared to May. Positive dynamics were observed in the pork, lamb, goat and poultry segments. At the same time, beef production decreased slightly.