Key Market Indicators
Ireland's pig production is on the rise, set to reach 407,810 heads by 2026 from 402,430 heads in 2021. This is a 0.2% growth rate year-on-year on average since 1966. Pork consumption in Ireland is not forecast to change, with 140 thousand metric tons expected to be consumed in 2021 and 2026. Since 2017, demand has decreased by 0.5% on average each year. Ireland currently ranks 50th in pork consumption, with Peru having overtaken them in 2021 with 140 thousand metric tons. The United States, Russia and Vietnam are ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively.
