Key Market Indicators
France's pig production is forecast to total 3.3 million heads in 2026, down slightly from 3.4 million in 2021. Production has increased by an average of 1.2% year-on-year since 1966. Meanwhile, French pork consumption is estimated to reach 2.1 million metric tons in 2026, up slightly from 2.1 million in 2021. Demand has decreased by an average of 0.1% year-on-year since 2017. France was ranked 12th in 2021, with Poland overtaking it with 2.1 million metric tons. The United States, Russia, and Vietnam were ranked second, third, and fourth respectively.