Key Market Indicators
New Zealand's pig production is set to decrease by an average annual rate of 1.7% between 2021 and 2026, falling from 62,930 heads to 56,870. This follows a 0.2% average annual decrease in production since 1966. Consumption of pork in New Zealand is set to increase by 0.9% each year between 2021 and 2026, reaching 139,200 metric tons in 2026. Since 2017, demand has grown by 0.8% annually. New Zealand currently ranks 53rd in the world for pork consumption, with Lithuania overtaking it at 132,000 metric tons. The United States, Russia, and Vietnam rank 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively.
