EU-28: Livestock and Products Semi-annual
EU cattle slaughter and beef production are forecast to fall in 2018. But a further reduction of milk prices could elevate slaughter, beef production and exports for the remainder of this year. EU pork production is expected to significantly increase in 2018 based on the favorable market conditions during the first three quarters of 2017. Current stagnating exports to China and a weak demand on the German market force producers to seek alternative markets.