Global pork markets see easing costs, resilient demand

Geopolitical risks could reshape trade.

Krissa Welshans, Livestock Editor

July 30, 2024

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A better cost environment and resilient demand are supporting the outlook for global pork markets, according to the new quarterly pork report from RaboResearch, but risks remain. Lower feed costs will support farming expansion, and pork consumption in the second half of 2024 should improve due to seasonal demand. However, disease pressures and trade vulnerabilities – including China’s antidumping probe into EU pork imports – remain risk factors.

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Krissa Welshans

Livestock Editor

Krissa Welshans grew up on a crop farm and cow-calf operation in Marlette, Michigan. Welshans earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Michigan State University and master’s degree in public policy from New England College. She and her husband Brock run a show cattle operation in Henrietta, Texas, where they reside with their son, Wynn.

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