African swine fever is causing China's pork consumption to fall, despite the fact the disease does not affect humans. The short-term fall in demand has stifled prices, despite a drop in supply due to the virus. In a year, the country’s sow herd fell 22.3% YoY. Pork is China's most popular form of meat by far, while the country is also the world's largest producer.
African swine fever is causing China's pork consumption to fall, despite the fact the disease does not affect humans. The short-term fall in demand has stifled prices, despite a drop in supply due to the virus. In April, the country’s sow herd fell 22.3% YoY. Pork is China's most popular form of meat by far, while the country is also the world's largest producer.