Key Market Indicators
Zambia’s pig production is expected to hit nearly 280,000 heads by 2026, up from 249,190 in 2021. That’s a 2% average annual growth, higher than the 3.4% annual growth since 1966. Zambia ranked 64th in the world in 2021, with Croatia ahead at 249,190 heads. The United States Virgin Islands, Brazil and Spain ranked second, third and fourth respectively. Consumption of pork in Zambia is estimated to reach 31,500 metric tons in 2026, up from 30,000 metric tons in 2021, with an average annual growth rate of 0.7%. Since 2017, demand has remained steady.
