Key Market Indicators
Pig production in South Africa is expected to reach 261,160 heads by 2026, down 0.9% year on year compared to 275,590 heads in 2021. Since 1966, the supply of pigs in South Africa has fallen by 1.9% year on year. Meanwhile, South African pork consumption is set to reach 290,710 metric tons by 2026, up 0.8% year on year from 278,000 metric tons in 2021. Since 2017, the demand for pork in South Africa has decreased by 0.2% year on year. In 2021, South Africa was ranked 37th, behind Nigeria's 278,000 metric tons. The United States, Russia and Vietnam ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively.