lower pig stocks worldwide in 2023

Growth in global pig population halted for the time being. After the ASF-related herd slump in China, global pig numbers have recovered to pre-ASF levels in 2022. For 2023, however, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates a slight decline of around 1.8% compared to the previous year. In the largest production area , China , with more than 50% of the...