The pigmeat slaughterings in Spain exhibited an upward trend from 2013 to 2023, escalating from 41.42 million heads to 57.32 million heads in 2023. Year-on-year variations showcase notable fluctuations, with the highest increase in 2016 by 6.96% and a slight decline in 2022 by 2.93%. The average annual growth rate over the last five years (CAGR) trailing into 2023 stood at 1.85%. Forecasted data predict a moderate increase, with a 2028 projection of 60.46 million heads, indicating a lower future CAGR of 0.85% and an overall growth rate of 4.31% over the next five years.
Noteworthy future trends to watch include potential impacts of sustainability practices, regulatory changes on livestock farming, and consumer preferences shifting towards alternative proteins. Monitoring these dynamics will be crucial for understanding the long-term trajectory of pigmeat slaughtering activities in Spain.
