
The UK announced new controls from 1 September 2022 barring imports of pork and pork products over two kilograms from the EU and EFTA unless they meet EU commercial standards. The measure aims to keep African swine fever out of Britain's pig herd.
Commercial imports are unaffected.
Restricting pork imports into Great Britain may lift domestic pork prices and shift demand toward British supply, with limited direct effect on feed grain markets.
After 37 past bullish policy events, HOGS moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -2.8% to +0.9%), and +0.2% over 20.
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