In 2024, Spain leads European pigmeat slaughterings with 57.32 million heads, showing a positive year-on-year variation of 1.85%. Germany follows, with 45.27 million heads, reflecting a decline of 4.37%. France, Poland, and Denmark occupy the next spots, with slight year-on-year declines, while the Netherlands indicates a modest increase. The UK, although lower in volume, exhibits minor growth. Peripheral countries like Romania, Greece, and Albania show more significant declines, suggesting regional disparities. Noteworthy is Montenegro, with the highest positive variation (9.87%). Future trends suggest increased consolidation in top producing regions, potential impacts from regulatory changes, and evolving market demands.
Top countries in Pigmeat Slaughterings by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Heads) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 57,320 | 2023 | +1.16% | +1.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 45,270 | 2023 | -3.9% | -4.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 22,850 | 2023 | -0.56% | -0.56% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 18,760 | 2023 | -2.58% | -3.69% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 17,730 | 2023 | -0.33% | -0.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 17,070 | 2023 | +0.8% | +1.41% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 11,220 | 2023 | +0.34% | +0.52% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 10,770 | 2023 | +2.39% | -0.83% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 10,320 | 2023 | -0.25% | -1.71% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 5,480 | 2023 | +0.18% | -0.24% | View data |
