The pork market is forced to look for new sales outlets around the world

According to the latest quarterly report from RaboResearch, from the international agricultural bank Rabobank, Europe has increased its pork exports to CHINA this year (by 10%). Market analysts report a volatile situation on the global pork market, especially in the relations between the US and China. China has already reduced its imports

from the US in recent years , but remains a major importer of American pork. According to RaboResearch, the outcome of the negotiations between the US and China is of great importance for the global pork market. Meanwhile, Brazil is significantly increasing its exports. In the first half of 2025, Brazilian pork exports broke records. In the US, pork exports are still struggling due to the trade war unleashed by US President Donald Trump this year. However, the sector is benefiting from high prices and profits, which is due to limited supply in the US. Pork prices in the country have reached record highs. US pork exports fell sharply in May, mainly due to a significant reduction in Chinese purchases of US pork. According to RaboResearch, the European pork market is benefiting from increased exports, but there are also challenges. African swine fever has been detected in wild boar in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia . This is causing concern among pig farmers and slaughterhouses in the neighboring countries of the Netherlands and Belgium. Pork production in the EU and the UK increased by 3% in March compared to the previous year. The increase was mainly due to production in Spain, Poland and the UK, where more pigs were slaughtered. According to RaboResearch, animal diseases will remain a source of concern in the coming period. African swine fever is currently a problem in parts of Asia and Europe. RaboResearch analysts expect global pork prices to decline until the end of 2025. However, they will remain above the 2024 level , as consumer demand remains stable.