The largest decline was in domestic pig production as the total number of pigs decreased by 10% to 4.7m animals.

With feed costs down more than 25% in the second quarter, Iowa State estimates wean-to-finish operations averaged profits of more than $20 per head for the period, a huge swing from losses of $40 per head a year earlier, according to the most recent CoBank Quarterly. Not only have falling feed costs played a pivotal role in improving producer profitability, but value at the meat case also appears to be helping pork disappearance. COVID-pandemic related savings are depleted and consumers are relying more heavily on credit, which is supportive of disappearance of budget-friendly meat options.

China's pork output in the second quarter shrank from a year earlier, government data showed on Monday, falling on an annual basis for a second consecutive quarter as weak demand amid a slowing economy limited slaughter rates, reported Reuters. 

Vietnam has culled 42,400 infected pigs so far this year.

Changes in market conditions and key indicators of the situation on the Ukrainian pork market were tracked by analysts of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders.

There have been new outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in several countries in Asia and Europe.

During the second week of July, prices for slaughter pigs remained at the previous level. The stabilisation of purchase prices is reported by analysts of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders based on the results of weekly monitoring of purchase prices.

African swine fever has reached the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, which borders Belgium, France, and Luxembourg.

Improving biosecurity is a priority for the industry, given the epizootic risks. This requirement applies not only to pig producers, but also to genetics, feed and processors who are closely linked in the pork production chain. Moreover, such cooperation involves transport of animals and processed products, which is considered a major factor in the spread of infectious diseases. 

The May increase in pork prices did not "stick" in June, so the average prices for chilled pork semi-finished products were on average 1% cheaper than a month earlier. The decline in pork prices in retail chains is evidenced by the results of the monthly monitoring of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders.

Rabobank reports near-term oversupply on optimal growing conditions; demand steady.

The authorities in Germany have confirmed that a first pig farm in the state Hesse got infected with African Swine Fever (ASF). The farm has 9 pigs on-site. In the meantime, the number of wild boar infected with ASF in west Germany keeps on growing – it is feared the virus has also emerged in wild boar populations in neighbouring state Rhineland-Palatinate.

Of the newly established farms, most keep up to 5 animals.

International pig meat prices increased slightly due to a steady pace of imports.

ne of the founding members of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders, Terezine Group of Companies, recalled how they decided to establish the industry association together with other farms and why it is so important for the domestic pig industry.

The authorities in Germany have confirmed that the number of wild boar infected with African Swine Fever (ASF) in the state of Hesse has grown to 9. As a consequence, the infected zone had to be expanded.

The imposition of provisional countervailing duties by the EU on Chinese electric vehicle imports can have consequences on European pork exports.

Since African Swine Fever (ASF) is coming ever closer to the borders of France, the department of agriculture in Paris has intensified its warnings to visitors and foreign workers by asking them to take every possible precaution to prevent the deadly disease from coming into the country.

Exports of pork exceeded imports in June, according to analysts of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders, citing preliminary customs statistics from the State Customs Service.

However, the number of weaned pigs is increasing, thus contributing to the increase in market hogs.