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The country was number 50 in 2021, Papua New Guinea overtook at 140 Thousand Metric Tons. The United States Virgin Islands, Brazil and Spain respectively ranked numbers 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Irish pig production is predicted to reach 407,810 heads in 2026, a 0.2% year-on-year average growth since 1966. In 2021, Ireland placed 50th in the global ranking, overtaken by Papua New Guinea at 402,430 heads. The United States Virgin Islands, Brazil and Spain ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th, respectively. Meanwhile, Irish pork consumption is expected to remain at 140,000 metric tons until 2026. Since 2017, there has been a 0.5% decrease in demand year-on-year. Ireland again placed 50th in the global ranking in 2021, with Papua New Guinea ranking higher at 140,000 metric tons. The United States Virgin Islands, Brazil and Spain ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th, respectively.
