Key Market Indicators
Pig production in Central Africa is expected to reach 250,000 heads by 2026, up from just under 232,000 in 2021. This will represent an annual growth rate of 1.1% from 2021 to 2026, similar to the growth rate since 1966. Pork consumption in Central Africa is expected to reach 14,000 metric tons by 2026, up from 13,000 metric tons in 2021. This will represent an annual growth rate of 1.3% from 2021 to 2026, with demand remaining stable since 2017. Central Africa ranked 100th in pork consumption in 2021, with Zimbabwe overtaking them with 13,000 metric tons. The United States, Russia and Vietnam were ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively.
