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China's pork production has peaked, but UK opportunity remains in the fifth quarter

Cultural differences and carcase balance mean China remains an export destination for UK pork, even as it reaches self-sufficiency

Katie Fallon
Livestock Specialist
clock • 5 min read
Last year, almost 720 million pigs were slaughtered in China.
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Last year, almost 720 million pigs were slaughtered in China.

As the biggest consumer market in the world, China is a significant destination for global exports, including pigmeat. However, following a bounce back from disease pressures, the Chinese pork sector...

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