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Market readjustments and waves of uncertainty for the global swine sector

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Covid-19 continues to be the largest wild card for the global pork supply chain – both production and demand are vulnerable to any disruptions, warns Rabobank.

Posted on Jan 31 ,10:24

Market readjustments and waves of uncertainty for the global swine sector

Pandemic has certainly taken its toll on global pig trade and will continue to do so, according to Rabobank analysts. The pandemic has led to many changes in supply chain management and consumption patterns, which will keep evolving, warns the bank in its first quarterly report for 2022.
"While many things are uncertain, one certainty is that input costs continue to rise – shipping rates, energy prices, and feed grain prices, together with labor costs, are challenging pork supply chains. In a slowing economy, producers and processors are finding it difficult to pass on all additional costs to consumers, so margins will be under pressure.

Global pork imports and exports will likely decline from 2021 levels, mainly driven by reductions in China’s import demand as local production recovers. Although traditional importing countries – mainly Japan and South Korea, plus some new importing countries – will likely increase imports, major exporters will need to find a new balance between supply and demand," the report says.
Here are the main highlights for the next three months:
- China: Weak demand puts downward pressure on pork prices. Pork production will grow, driven by improved sow quality.

- Europe: Oversupply in Europe maintains downward pressure on prices. ASF spreads to northern Italy, potentially complicating trade.

- US: Reduced hog supplies in 1H will support prices and help offset rising costs. Covid disrupts slaughter and distribution, threatening demand.

- Brazil: Dry weather raises feed prices again. The election year is expected to bring more volatility to the hog market.

- Southeast Asia: Both Covid and ASF outbreaks impact Southeast Asian pork markets. Pork production in Vietnam and the Philippines will grow, albeit slowly.

- Japan: Demand is weakening as Covid keeps spreading. Pork imports are strong, as beef is more expensive.

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