Key Market Indicators
Zambian pig production is on the rise, with an estimated 279,820 heads by the year 2026. This marks a 2% year-on-year growth rate since 1966. In 2021, it was estimated that 249,190 heads of pig were produced. Meanwhile, Zambian pork consumption is set to reach 31,500 metric tons by 2026. This is a 0.7% year-on-year growth rate since 2017, when it remained stable. In 2021, Zambia ranked 83rd in pork consumption, with 30,000 metric tons. Uzbekistan led the rankings with the same amount, while the United States, Russia, and Vietnam respectively ranked 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.
