The FAO continues to update cases of ASF globally. Taking a look at Asia, there are continued new outbreaks being reported, with restocking slowly building. Take a look at their map that is periodically updated here.
ASF Update – January 2020
Tag: Supply
China Piglet Prices
With continued stress on the Chinese food economy, pig prices have skyrocketed in the last 12 months. Piglet prices are up 253 percent year-over-year. Take that in. The January low in 2019 was 21.74 yuan/kg, and as of January 15th, prices are at 77.65 yuan/kg. In the world's largest pig herd, and with the world's…
Brazilian Fed Cattle Prices -January 2020
Brazilian fed cattle continue their high prices due to strong demand from exports (China), as well as tight supplies. Average year-over-year prices in January were up +16% over 2019, but noting a monthly decline from December of -$0.63 per lb, or -8.3%. With such a large shortage of pork in the world, substitutes like beef…
U.S. Hay Exports
U.S. hay exports as of October 2019 were up +5.6% YTD over 2018, with top markets in Asia and the Middle East. Saudi Arabia continues to be an emerging market with strong growth thanks to its decision to stop using groundwater for forage production. Asian growth has seen strong growth due to increased demand from…
African Swine Fever — Why It Matters
As ASF (African Swine Fever) continues to spread throughout Asia, decimating hog herds, you can't help but notice an interesting correlation...