In 2023, China led global meat production with 81.708 million metric tons, marking a slight decline due to a 2.13% year-on-year drop. The United States and Brazil followed with notable increases of 1.33% and 1.72%, respectively. Rapid growth in emerging markets like Indonesia (3.15%) and Pakistan (3.36%) signifies shifting patterns in global production. Conversely, European countries exhibited stability, with minor fluctuations in nations like Germany (0.056%) and Italy (-0.17%).
Future trends indicate increasing demand from expanding middle classes in Asia and Africa, potentially enhancing production in these regions. Moreover, sustainability and technology in meat production could reshape industry dynamics significantly in the coming years.
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 81,708,000 | 2023 | -2.1% | -2.13% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 50,018,000 | 2023 | +1.09% | +1.33% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Brazil | 30,613,000 | 2023 | +1.59% | +1.72% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Russia | 11,957,000 | 2023 | +2.25% | +2.38% | View data |
| 5 | 5 India | 8,818,200 | 2023 | +1.91% | +1.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 8,047,500 | 2023 | +0.16% | +0.056% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Mexico | 7,793,300 | 2023 | +1.69% | +2.05% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 7,663,300 | 2023 | +1.74% | +1.95% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Argentina | 6,508,400 | 2023 | +1.56% | +1.86% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 5,609,200 | 2023 | +2.21% | +1.57% | View data |
