Key Market Indicators
By 2026, Dutch pig production is expected to reach 2.9 million heads, a slight decrease of 0.2% compared to 2021. This figure has been in decline since 1966, with a 0.9% annual decrease. Meanwhile, Dutch pork consumption is predicted to reach 641,000 metric tons in 2026, an increase of 0.9% compared to 2021. This figure has been decreasing annually since 2017, with a 0.5% decrease. In 2021, Australia had the highest consumption rate at 604,000 metric tons, followed by the United States, Russia and Vietnam.