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SIGNIFICANT supply gaps created by African swine fever, COVID-19 disruptions and signifi- cant trade tensions all continue to contribute to a global trade envi- ronment punctuated by uncertainty.
based on the premise of ‘China plus’ – or the pur- suit of third markets in addition to China.
Annual Operating Plans – by which to measure outcomes.
Nonetheless, conditions remain generally favour- able for Australian pork exporters.
Any further deteriora- tion in Australia’s trade relationship with China could potentially create risks for our access to the Hong Kong market.
As of September, the annual figure stands at $165 million, so we are performing well.
In October, National Bureau of Statistics of China claimed that the country’s sow herd was standing at 38.2 million, around 4.7 million below the pre-ASF level.
The Department of Ag- riculture in the US re- cently forecast a 4 percent increase in global pork production for 2021 – re- flecting ASF recovery in China and other affected markets – along with ex- pected higher production levels in the US, Brazil and parts of Europe.
While China has report- edly achieved 70 percent of its total agricultural purchase commitments for 2020 under the deal, Beijing’s recent bans and restrictions of a range of Australian export commodities may well encourage Chinese im- porters to source more US commodities and reach the overall target.
The second target is to reach a total of 16,198 tonnes exported at a price above $5 per kilogram.
If these numbers are accurate, that would put China on track for a full recovery of the sow herd in the first half of 2021.
The USDA expects global trade to remain relatively stable for 2021.
The Australian Federal Government has recently warned China-exposed food and fibre exporters to expect a long-term cam- paign of economic intimi- dation from Beijing.
Finally, on a personal note, November marked the end of my time at APL.
While Australian pork is not exported to main- land China, Hong Kong is an increasingly important and high-value destina- tion for our exports, par- ticularly whole carcasses.
The first goal is to achieve an overall export value of $160 million for the year to June 2021.
The bureau said China added 2.5 million sows in the second quarter of 2020 and 2 million in the third quarter.
These worries aside, Australian pork’s ex- port performance over the past few months has been solid, supported by higher prices and strong demand.
As of September, this target is also ahead of schedule, with a total of 5855 tonnes at or above the $5 per kilogram threshold.
In recent months, Vi- etnam stood out as a volume destination for lower value cuts, reaching 1000 tonnes for the month of August, but with volumes decreasing since.
Well done to our ex- porters for the progress they are making.
Without the additional demand emanating from China, global pork prices may well come under pressure.
Asia’s ASF recovery will reduce trade vol- umes, but this will be slightly offset by an expected upturn in the food service industry, as COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease.
The South Korea market is also of note, with ex- port volumes trending upwards between June and September, rising steadily each month from a low base of 44 tonnes in June to 130 tonnes in September.
It has a been a privilege to work to promote the Australian pork industry and to contribute to this publication.
Despite ongoing trade and political tensions be- tween Beijing and Wash- ington, the Phase One deal continues to under- write strong pork exports from the US to China, in line with exports of all US agricultural com- modities.
Diversification is the new catchcry of trade officials, meaning ex- porters should look to broaden the range of mar- kets they export to.
I hope these articles have been of interest to readers.
Australia’s agricultural sector has made it clear that there is no replace- ment for the China market and that any diversifi- cation strategy must be
In terms of industry ex- port performance, Aus- tralian Pork Limited set two key result areas – in the 2Strategic Plan and
If you would like to talk about trade and market development at APL, con- tact Billy Davies for trade policy at billy.davies@ australianpork.com.au or Mitch Edwards for inter- national market develop- ment at mitch.edwards@ australianpork.com.au
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