Key Market Indicators
Spain's pig production is projected to reach 8.6 million heads by 2026, growing at an average rate of 1.2% year on year. Since 1966, the country's supply has increased by 1.9% year on year. Meanwhile, Spain's pork consumption is expected to reach 2.5 million metric tons by 2026, growing at an average rate of 0.2% year on year. Since 2017, the country's demand has grown at a rate of 0.4% year on year. In 2021, Spain ranked ninth in pork consumption, with Italy taking the lead at 2.48 million metric tons. The United States, Russia and Vietnam followed as the second, third and fourth largest consumers, respectively.