Key Market Indicators
Italian livestock production is projected to reach 8.5 million heads by 2026, down 1% from 2021. This marks a decrease of 2.5% since 1966. Italy ranked 42nd in 2021, overtaken by Kazakhstan, which had 9 million heads. Brazil, India and the United States ranked second, third and fourth respectively. Meanwhile, Italian livestock imports are estimated to reach $1.8 billion in 2026, up 0.3% from 2021. This marks an increase of 3.7% since 1999. Italy ranked third in 2021, overtaken by Germany at $1.8 billion. Germany, Italy and the Netherlands ranked second, third and fourth respectively.
