The global pork market shows significant size disparities across countries. In 2024, China leads with 57.04 million metric tons, followed by the United States at 9.33 million, and Russia at 3.93 million. While China and the United States showed modest increases of 0.57% and 0.37% respectively; higher growth rates were seen in Brazil (1.07%) and Mexico (1.08%). On the other hand, Germany and some Asian markets like Indonesia and India faced declines.
Notable year-over-year increases include Argentina at 1.75%, Colombia at 1.93%, and Denmark at 2.13%. Looking forward, trends to watch include the impact of technological advancements in farming practices, changes in consumer preferences toward plant-based alternatives, and trade policies affecting major exporters and importers. The European market is expected to remain relatively stable, whereas volatility in emerging markets could offer both opportunities and challenges.
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 57,040 | 2023 | 0% | +0.57% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 9,330 | 2023 | +0.63% | +0.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Russia | 3,930 | 2023 | +0.64% | +0.73% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Vietnam | 3,700 | 2023 | +0.73% | +0.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 3,440 | 2023 | -1.07% | -0.88% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Brazil | 2,990 | 2023 | +1.05% | +1.07% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Japan | 2,780 | 2023 | +0.43% | +0.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 2,730 | 2023 | +1.19% | +0.65% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 2,490 | 2023 | +0.2% | +0.34% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Mexico | 2,420 | 2023 | +1.38% | +1.08% | View data |
