Global pork exports are expected to fall this year because of reduced demand by China and the Philippines and “ample supply,” notes provincial livestock market analyst Ann Boyda, but there are also opportunities for exporters.
“There are growing appetites around the globe and the largest increase in consumption may take place in developing countries,” Boyda said.
As well, the disruption caused by African Swine Fever could change things once again. China is thought to be rebuilding its herds after ASF.
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Keeping the deadly disease of the country is a major strength of Canada’s pork sector and “biosecurity remains Canada’s best protection against ASF,” said Boyda.
