FAS Reports on Livestock and Poultry: 2011 Markets and Trade
The Foreign Agricultural Service has issued a October 2010 report on the 2011 export market and trade for broiler meat (chicken), beef, and pork.
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- Broiler Meat: Exports are forecast moderately higher. Both the U.S. and Brazil have ample supplies and market access to satisfy rising imports by Russia, the Middle East and a number of markets in Asia. The strongest import growth is expected in Russia where the U.S., its leading supplier, is expected to fill the tariff rate quota.
- Beef: Exports are forecast to rise, reversing the trend of recent years. Production expansion by South America and India is expected to more than offset declines in North America and Oceania. However, growth in world trade continues to be constrained by tight supplies and Sanitary/Phytosanitary (SPS) restrictions. Imports in a number of countries are forecast higher as domestic supplies are tight. Also, continued economic recovery is expected to bolster Asian imports.
- Pork: Exports are forecast just short of the record set in 2008. More competitive U.S. and Brazilian pork is expected to displace EU shipments, where rising costs of production result in lower exportable supplies. Global demand is expected to be slightly stronger with contracting Canadian production offset by larger imports and improving economic conditions stimulate Asian demand.