Key Market Indicators
New Caledonians are set to consume 20,000 metric tons of meat in 2026, which is the same amount they consumed in 2021. This marks a stable average rate, as there has been no change in their demand since 2017. In 2021, New Caledonia ranked 149th in the world for meat consumption, with Barbados overtaking them with 20,000 metric tons. The United States, Brazil and Russia came in at numbers 2, 3 and 4 respectively. New Caledonians are also set to produce 6,740 metric tons of meat in 2026, a slight 0% increase from the 6,720 metric tons produced in 2021. Since 1966, production has decreased by 0.1% year on year. In 2021, New Caledonia ranked 167th in the world for meat production, with Bhutan overtaking them at 6,720 metric tons. The United States Virgin Islands, Brazil and Russia were numbers 2, 3 and 4 respectively.
