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The research examines the trends and factors driving market integration in the North American hog industry.

July 6, 202617 citationsOpen Access

Market Integration in the North American Hog Industries

MHMildred M. HaleyEconomic Research Service

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The research examines the trends and factors driving market integration in the North American hog industry.
Analyzed data on hog imports and exports between Canada and the U.S. from 2004 and beyond.
Investigated structural changes in the U.S. pork industry and corresponding policy shifts in Canada.
In 2004, approximately 8% of hogs slaughtered in the U.S. originated from Canada.
Canadian hog exports to the U.S. increased by over eight-fold in 15 years due to market integration and policy changes.

Abstract

About 8 percent of the hogs slaughtered in the U.S. in 2004 will originate in Canada—many more than 10 years ago. Canadian hogs have flowed into the U.S. in response to significant structural changes in the U.S. pork industry, concurrent with policy changes in Canada. This, combined with a strong U.S./Canadian dollar exchange rate, created incentives to expand hog operations in Ontario and to start production in Manitoba. In 15 years, an open border and pronounced breeding herd efficiencies helped to increase Canadian hog exports to the United States by more than eight-fold.

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