Carcass weight equivalent of all meat, including the meat content of minor meats and of mixed products. Includes shipments to U.S. Territories are included in domestic consumption. The pork series has been revised to a dressed weight equivalent rather than ‘‘Pork, excluding lard.’’Â
In 2025, the U.S. exported nearly *** million metric tons of pork across the globe. The country’s export volume sluctuated slightly between 2020 and 2025, following a period of steady growth. The country’s import volume stood at approximately ** metric tons in 2025, which was a decrease compared to the past few years. In 2026, the export volume is projected to be approximately *** million metric tons, while imports are expected to be around *** million pounds.
Global pork production
In 2025, the leading producers of pork were China, the European Union, and the United States. That year, China produced ** million metric tons of pork, while the European Union and the United States were responsible for over *** million and ** million metric tons, respectively. All remaining countries produced significantly less pork.Â
Pig population
China, by far the top producer of pork in 2025, also had the largest number of pigs that year. In 2025, China accounted for nearly *** million heads. The European Union, which ranked second in terms of production and pig count, was home to less than half that number of pigs. The United States accounted for approximately 746million heads. More than a quarter of the country’s pigs and hogs were located in the state of Iowa.
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