The UK's forecast for pigmeat exports shows a steady upward trajectory from 308.37 thousand metric tons in 2024 to 337.09 thousand metric tons in 2028. In 2023, the actual pigmeat exports stood at 300.78 thousand metric tons. This represents a year-on-year increase of approximately 2.4% from 2024 to 2025, 2.3% from 2025 to 2026, 2.2% from 2026 to 2027, and 2.1% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is estimated to be around 2.2%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential impacts of trade agreements post-Brexit, affecting market access and tariff structures.
Changing consumer preferences towards sustainable and ethical production practices.
Global market dynamics, including demand shifts in key export markets and competition from other pigmeat-producing countries.
Technological advancements in production efficiency and supply chain management.