Key Market Indicators
Romanian pig production is projected to reach 674,000 heads by 2026, a 4.5% decrease from 882,000 in 2021. Since 1966, production has dropped 6.5% year-on-year. Romanian pork consumption is expected to reach 745,000 metric tons by 2026, a 0.6% increase from 719,000 metric tons in 2021. Since 2017, demand has risen 0.8% year-on-year. Romania was 19th in the 2021 ranking, with Ukraine coming in at 719,000 metric tons. The United States, Russia, and Vietnam were respectively ranked 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.
