Global pork production by country

Photo: Bert Jansen
Photo: Bert Jansen
In the 2021, global pork production amounted to about over 100 million metric tons. Global pork production is being led by China, which is estimated to produce over 50 million metric tons of pork by the end of 2022. The European Union and the United States hold the second and third positions, respectively. Pork production in China The rapid economic growth in China has increased the demand for pork in the country. Although the majority of pig farms in China are small scale operations, the in


Get full access to all stories on Pig Progress

This Premium article is exclusively available for subscribers

Obtain insights from exclusive interviews

Dive into articles covering trending industry topics

Get a glimpse into pig farms worldwide

All the news is brought to you by experienced editors and experts from around the world

Redacteur 1

Vincent
ter Beek

Redacteur 2

Kees van
Dooren

Redacteur 3

Treena
Hein

Willoughby
Karen Willoughby Freelance journalist