The forecasted pork stocks in the United Kingdom show an increasing trend from 2024 to 2028, growing from a baseline of 28.0 in 2024 to 36.0 thousand metric tons in 2028. This consistent increase reflects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 6.5% over the forecast period.

Year-on-year growth is steady, with a 7.1% increase in 2025 over 2024, a 6.7% rise in 2026, and another jump of 9.4% from 2026 to 2027 before slowing slightly to a 2.9% increase by 2028. This illustrates a gradual strengthening of pork stock reserves after 2023, where stocks stood at a lower level than in 2024.

Future trends to watch include:

Global pork market dynamics and its impact on UK imports and exports.
Domestic consumer demand fluctuations and its potential influence on pork stock levels.
Any changes in agricultural policy or trade agreements that affect pork production in the UK.