In 2023, China's pork consumption stood at 53.17 million metric tons, dominating the market significantly, followed by the United States at 10.35 million metric tons. The Russian Federation consumed 3.95 million metric tons. Argentina and India showed lower consumption levels, with 0.69191 and 0.29033 million metric tons respectively, while Israel and Iran had negligible consumption values.
The forecast to 2029 shows a steady growth in China's pork use by 1.85% year-on-year, continuing its global leadership. The United States exhibits a modest rise at 0.53% annually. Argentina grows by 0.92% whereas India declines by 1.17% annually, highlighting shifts in consumption. Israel and Iran's growth remain stagnant, reflecting consistent low demand.
Future trends to watch include impacts of changing dietary preferences, economic growth, and sustainability concerns, which may drive shifts in global pork consumption patterns by country.
Top countries in Pork Food Use, Forecast 2020-2029 by Country
| # | 7 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 53,170 | 2029 | +0.48% | +1.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 10,350 | 2029 | +0.42% | +0.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Russian Federation | 3,950 | 2024 | |||
| 4 | 4 Argentina | 691.91 | 2029 | +0.95% | +0.92% | View data |
| 5 | 5 India | 290.33 | 2029 | -1.35% | -1.17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Israel | 14.65 | 2029 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Iran | 0.001 | 2029 | 0% | 0% | View data |
