According to data from Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA), imports of piglets and young pigs for further rearing totaled 836.6 thousand head, about 28% lower than in the same period of 2025, when record volumes of over 1.17 million head were registered.
An even sharper drop was observed in the segment of animals for slaughter: imports fell by nearly 74% to 85.1 thousand head, compared to 324.8 thousand a year earlier.
Market participants link this sharp decline to the consequences of ASF detection in Spain in late 2025. The presence of the virus is already affecting trade activity, particularly through restrictions on animal movements and shifts in demand.
Analysts note that the first-quarter figures reflect only the initial impact of the epizootic situation. A more comprehensive picture of trade changes will emerge as additional data become available in the coming periods.
Thus, the Spanish live pig market is entering a phase of adjustment, where biosecurity, regulatory restrictions, and adaptation to new trading conditions are becoming key factors.
PigUA.info based on pig333.com