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Updated estimates for the 2022 sow inventory
According to the USDA, a significant decline in the sow inventory is expected for the world’s major producers. However, China, Mexico, Canada, and South Korea are expected to see increases.
However, China is projected to see 1.3% growth with respect to 2021, reaching 40 million head. Mexico is expected to increase its inventory by 2.4% with 1.3 million head, while Canada and South Korea are expected to grow by 0.3% and 2.2%, respectively, reaching 1.2 and 1 million head.
USDA sow inventory estimates for 2022
![Figures in million head, variation with respect to 2021.](https://www.pig333.com/3tres3_common/art/pig333/18347/usda-sow-inventory-estimates-for-2022_245687.png?w=820&q=1)
Economic Analysis Department of 333 Latin America, with data from USDA/ United States.
https://apps.fas.usda.gov/