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World - Pork (Meat Of Swine) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Pork Industry

The pork industry plays a significant role in the global economy as pork is one of the most widely consumed meats worldwide. It involves the production, processing, and distribution of pork products. The industry is known for its contribution to food security, job creation, and economic growth.

Pork Production

The production of pork begins with pig farming, where pigs are raised for meat. Farmers often specialize in either farrow-to-finish operations or feeder pig production. Farrow-to-finish farms involve breeding sows, raising piglets, and fattening them until market weight. Feeder pig production focuses on breeding piglets and selling them to other farmers who raise them to market weight.

The production process includes activities such as breeding, farrowing (birthing), nursery care, and finishing. Farmers provide the necessary care, nutrition, and veterinary support to ensure the well-being of the pigs. The industry follows strict guidelines and regulations to maintain high standards of hygiene and animal welfare.

Processing and Distribution

Once pigs reach market weight, they are sent to processing plants where they are slaughtered and processed into various pork products. The processing involves several steps, including butchering, packaging, and labeling. The processed products are then distributed to wholesalers, retailers, and foodservice providers who make them available to consumers.

Pork products come in various forms, such as fresh pork cuts, cured and smoked products (bacon, ham), sausages, and processed meats like hot dogs and deli meats. The industry also produces by-products like lard, which is used in cooking and food manufacturing.

Economic Significance

The pork industry has a significant economic impact worldwide. It provides employment opportunities not only in farming but also in processing, distribution, and marketing. The industry contributes to rural development and strengthens local economies by supporting related sectors such as feed production, equipment manufacturing, and transportation.

In terms of international trade, pork is a major commodity. Countries export and import pork to meet consumer demand and fill gaps in production. Prominent pork exporting countries include the United States, European Union, Canada, and Brazil. China, Japan, and Mexico are among the top importers of pork.

Challenges and Sustainability

Like any industry, the pork industry faces challenges related to sustainability and environmental impact. Efforts are being made to improve efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and manage waste. Some companies are implementing technologies to optimize pig diets and minimize the use of antibiotics.

To ensure food safety and quality, the industry also focuses on disease prevention and control. It collaborates with government agencies and research institutions to address issues such as African swine fever and other pig diseases.

Overall, the pork industry plays a vital role in meeting global protein demand while contributing to economic growth and livelihoods. Through continuous innovation and sustainable practices, it strives to adapt to changing consumer preferences and environmental concerns.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global pork market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 1035 - Pig meat

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Muyuan Foodstuff Co., Ltd., Wens Group, Smithfield Foods/WH Group, Zhengbang Group, New Hope Group, Charoen Pokphand Foods, Techbank Food Co., Ltd, Triumph Foods, Sichuan Dekon Group, BRF S.A., Pipestone System, Seaboard Foods, Twins Group, Yangxiang, Cooperl, Iowa Select Farms, DaBeiNong, COFCO, Vall Companys Group, Seara Foods, Aonong Group, The Maschhoffs, Miratorg, Aurora Alimentos COOP, Prestage Farms, JBS, Carthage System, Jiahe Agricultural, AMVC Management Services, Costa Food Group, Agrosuper, Tecon, Olymel, HyLife Ltd./Charoen, Betagro, Rusagro, Frimesa Cooperativa Central, Country View Farms/Clemens Food Group, Elephant Agriculture, TRS Group

Reasons to buy this report:

Take advantage of the latest data
Find deeper insights into current market developments
Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
How to load your idle production capacity
How to boost your sales on overseas markets
How to increase your profit margins
How to make your supply chain more sustainable
How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
How to outsource production to other countries
How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
3. PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Producing Animals, By Country, 2012-2023
7. Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
8. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
11. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
12. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
13. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Yield And Growth
12. Exports And Growth
13. Export Prices And Growth
14. Market Size And Growth
15. Per Capita Consumption
16. Imports And Growth
17. Import Prices
18. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
20. Producing Animals, 2012–2023
21. Yield, 2012–2023
22. Production, By Country, 2023
23. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
24. Producing Animals, By Country, 2023
25. Producing Animals, By Country, 2012-2023
26. Yield, By Country, 2012-2023
27. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
34. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
36. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
37. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
38. Export Prices, 2012–2023