In 2025/26, global pork production was led by , which produced over million metric tons of pork. The and the held the second and third positions, respectively. In that year, global pork production amounted to over million metric tons.
Pig farming in China
As China has experienced rapid economic growth, the demand for pork in the country has too increased. Although, the majority of pig farms in China are small scale operations, the introduction of factory farming methods with large scale production of swine is on the rise. The development of modern farms has been one of the most important factors in satisfying the increasing demand for pork in China. In 2025, there were nearly million pigs in China, more than any other country.
Global meat consumption
The most commonly consumed meats in the world are poultry and pork, though in the next several years poultry is expected to overtake pork in popularity. Global consumption of pork is projected to increase from metric kilotons in 2025 to about metric kilotons by 2034. The commodity price for pork meat generally increased in the past five years, in line with the rising global demand.