The Minister of Agricultural Development, Roberto Linares, together with the Minister of Commerce and Industries, Julio Moltó, the regular meeting of the Pork and Pork Products Agrifood Chain, to review import projections for 2027 and the domestic supply.
Linares highlighted that these meetings strengthen the pork sector, a driver of employment and economic growth in remote regions, and reaffirmed MIDA’s commitment to maintaining an open dialogue with all those involved.
The authorities and sector representatives estimated that 8892 tons of pork would need to be imported for consumption in 2027.
The National Association of Pig Farmers (ANAPOR) reported that, by the end of September, 559 656 animals had been brought to market, 59 273 more than in the same period last year. Meanwhile, the National Customs Authority presented the pork import reports as of 23 October 2026.
Nilo Murillo, director of the Agricultural Marketing Institute (IMA), indicated that the purchases of picnic hams processed in Panama have already been awarded, and that they will be part of the supply program for the Christmas holidays.
The MIDA deputy minister, José Aníbal Rincón, also participated in the meeting.
26 October 2026 | Ministry of Agricultural Development | Panama | https://mida.gob.pa/