The global pork market is entering 2026 with a cautious outlook. Rabobank’s latest report indicates that despite lower feed costs — driven by record crop harvests in North America and favorable conditions in South America — industry growth will remain limited. The market continues to face pressure from trade disputes, disease risks, and regulatory challenges, prompting producers to focus not on herd expansion but on improving productivity, biosecurity, and increasing carcass weights.

France has stated that the current version of the trade agreement between the European Union and the South American Mercosur bloc is unacceptable. Reuters reports this, citing an official French government spokesperson.

In the second half of November, purchase prices for slaughter pigs continued to recover. These findings come from the weekly monitoring of industrial pork market quotations published by analysts of the Association of Ukrainian Pig Breeders (AUPB).

Veterinary farms in the Netherlands have reported unusual clinical abnormalities in piglets, likely caused by a new parvovirus variant not previously identified in pigs, according to the Royal GD Animal Health organization.

A new case of wild boar mortality has been recorded in the Ternopil region — the carcass was discovered a few kilometers from the epicenter of the recently confirmed African swine fever (ASF) outbreak. The incident was immediately reported to the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection (SSUFSCP), the Ukrainian Hunting Council noted.

The Dutch government has announced its support for the trade agreement between the European Union and the South American Mercosur bloc, Reuters reports. The decision could pave the way for the deal’s final approval later this year.

Analysts at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have revised global and national projections for corn production, exports, and ending stocks for the 2025/26 marketing year in their November report. The key change for Ukraine is a 1-million-ton reduction in the export forecast.

A new case of African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed among wild boar in the Zbarazh municipal community of Ternopil region, according to the Main Directorate of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection (SSUFSCP) in Ternopil region.

Spain and China have strengthened their cooperation in the agri-food sector by signing three new protocols covering the pork and fishing industries. The documents were signed during the state visit of the King and Queen of Spain to China and open additional trade opportunities for the pork, fisheries, and aquaculture sectors.

Brazilian pork exports (all products — fresh and processed) reached 144,000 tons in October, according to the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA). This is the second-highest monthly result ever recorded in the sector and exceeds last year’s figure (130,900 tons) by 10.1%.

Germany has recorded a steady decrease in African swine fever (ASF) cases among wild boar in recent months. However, authorities warn that the risk of the virus entering domestic pig farms remains significant, especially ahead of the driven hunt season.

Average live hog prices in Brazil declined in October amid weakening domestic demand, particularly in the second half of the month. According to the Cepea research center, the decrease followed the peak levels recorded in September 2025.

The Philippines is strengthening its defenses against African swine fever (ASF) by implementing new rules for the importation of live pigs and pork products. Under Administrative Circular No. 12, the country officially adopts ASF regionalization, allowing the recognition of “ASF-free zones” within accredited exporting countries — in line with standards of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).

MSD Animal Health has announced a significant breakthrough in the development of a vaccine against African swine fever (ASF). Although the commercial launch is still some way off, the results of initial studies provide encouraging scientific evidence of both efficacy and safety.

Taiwan’s first African swine fever (ASF) outbreak, detected in October, was swiftly contained. The likely cause of infection was feeding pigs with unprocessed food waste. Meanwhile, ASF continues to spread across Asia and Europe, causing severe economic losses to the global swine industry.

After a prolonged period of diplomatic tension, China and Canada have announced their intention to revive trade and economic cooperation, particularly in the agricultural sector. The news was reported by Reuters, citing China’s official Xinhua News Agency.

The Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) has announced the official opening of the Tanzanian market for the export of Brazilian meat products, including poultry, pork, hatching eggs, and day-old chicks. The decision was confirmed by Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA), and the announcement was made by Luís Rua, Secretary for Trade and International Relations, during an event held in Brasília.

The recent African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in Taiwan — a market that until recently had remained one of the few in East Asia free from the virus — could have opened new opportunities for U.S. pork exports. However, analysts note that long-standing non-tariff barriers in Taiwan have restricted U.S. pork access to the local market for more than a decade.