Thread: Thai swine raisers to protest against possible U.S. pork import

Thai swine raisers to protest against possible U.S. pork import

BANGKOK, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Thai swine raisers will gather here on Tuesday in protest of speculated import of pork from the United States.

Swine Raisers Association of Thailand leader Surachai Suthitham said on Monday an estimated 2,000 swine raisers from various provinces throughout the country will peacefully protest outside Government House and call on Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to ban any import of U.S. pork because, he said, it might otherwise push the local swine raisers out of business.

The prices of the imported pork will almost certainly undercut those of the domestic pork, given relatively low production costs in the U.S., particularly the low prices of soybean and maize -- major feeds for the U.S. swine, according to Surachai Suthitham.

In addition, the U.S. government had provided subsidy for its swine raisers, he said.

While the domestic pork currently sells for 4.5 U.S. dollars per kilo in Thailand, the imported pork from the U.S. might sell only for 3.3 dollars a kilo, according to the latest report of the association.

"The U.S. government had pressed for the Thai government to allow the import of the U.S. meat and the swine's organs which the Americans do not consume, such as heads, legs and entrails.

"The U.S. pork will not only undercut the prices in competition with the domestic pork but will likely cause an over-supply problem on the Thai market," he said.

He also charged that the U.S. pork might contain swine influenza which could be hazardous to consumers.

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Do not worry MID, CP Foods will deal with this issue. Forget the posturing and political politeness. No way in hell will this happen unless CPF want it too.

Originally Posted by As thick as pigshit Thai pork trader

the U.S. pork might contain swine influenza which could be hazardous to consumers.

Can't compete on price so reduced to pathetic innuendo. Fuckwit.

Cant see how that meat can be transported half way round the globe and presumably be met with huge import duties on arrival and yet still be able to undercut home produced meat ? or am I missing something here ?

The live price per Kg for a pig in Thailand has been about the same as the prime cut price per kg for pork in the USA for some time. In Thailand the live price per kg of a pig is half the pork price. Thai butchers use most of the animal whereas in the USA some 25% of the beast is not used for food. Yet Thai pig farmers struggle to survive?
The answer simply lies in the cost of feed. In both countries feed accounts for 80% of production costs. The component parts of pig feed are internationally traded commodities, which on a level playing field should have feed costs very similar in price.
The largest animal feed manufacturer in the world is a Thai company, part of the CP Group. Also one of the largest pork and pork products manufacturers.
Now ask me the question again!

Originally Posted by IsaanAussie

The live price per Kg for a pig in Thailand has been about the same as the prime cut price per kg for pork in the USA for some time. In Thailand the live price per kg of a pig is half the pork price. Thai butchers use most of the animal whereas in the USA some 25% of the beast is not used for food. Yet Thai pig farmers struggle to survive?
The answer simply lies in the cost of feed. In both countries feed accounts for 80% of production costs. The component parts of pig feed are internationally traded commodities, which on a level playing field should have feed costs very similar in price.
The largest animal feed manufacturer in the world is a Thai company, part of the CP Group. Also one of the largest pork and pork products manufacturers.
Now ask me the question again!

Aside from this.....the basic quality comparisons.
American produced pork - not even close to the real and natural quality of Asian swine.

This [quality] could easily apply to nearly all food stuffs.
'Tis wonder why the world diesn't want American crap.

Originally Posted by IsaanAussie

Do not worry MID, CP Foods will deal with this issue. Forget the posturing and political politeness. No way in hell will this happen unless CPF want it too.

Don’t count your chickens pigs, IA – this is exactly what happened end 2006. Thaksin entered an FTA with your country, Australia, which saw Thailand flooded with cheap Ozzy pork late 2006 / early 2007 that led to pork being sold at 3kg for 100 baht in the local markets directly by the large pig-farms-come-feed-producers…the same event that caused me to chuck pig farming through having to sell @22-24 baht per kg liveweight against breakeven costs of 34 baht per kg. Who knows, maybe CPF wanted it that way back then!

Rgds
Khonwan

Originally Posted by nigelandjan

Cant see how that meat can be transported half way round the globe and presumably be met with huge import duties on arrival and yet still be able to undercut home produced meat ? or am I missing something here ?

That’s the point of an FTA, Nigel – no duties.

Rgds
Khonwan