World pork production will reach 103 million tons

This year , the USDA forecasts that global pork consumption will be about 103 million tons. This is 6.1% higher than global pork production in 2020. In the case of CHINA , growth of 14.5% per year is expected. According to the report, this Asian country will provide 41.9% of global pork production by the end of 2021.

The European Union, the world's second largest producer, is again expected to rise slightly by 0.2 percent. The third place in this chain is occupied by the United States, where an annual increase in production by 1% is expected, taking into account the growth of domestic and external demand.

Consumption, in 2020, fell to its lowest level in more than a decade, despite strong trade. Short-term forecasts suggest that global MEAT consumption will be below pre-ASF levels. In international trade, global exports are expected to fall by 2.1% in 2021, leaving the EU to remain the world's largest pork exporter. Mexico will also benefit from increased demand for pork from China and is expected to maintain strong growth in exports to the Chinese market.

Pork production in Mexico this year will reach 1.5 million tons, which will be a national record. This increase is supported by growing demand as well as local industry efforts related to the genetic improvement of pig stock.