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Pork Global Market Report 2025
Pork refers to the flesh of pigs, typically in its fresh state without salting or smoking. Pork is a rich source of iron and zinc, essential vitamins, and minerals, along with providing high-quality protein. Lean pork that has undergone minimal processing and thorough cooking can offer several nutritional benefits when incorporated into the diet.
The primary types of pork available in the market are chilled and frozen. Chilled pork denotes food that has been adequately cooled in a refrigerator but has not been frozen. Proper chilling typically occurs within the temperature range of 33°F to 42°F. Various packaging types for pork include store wrap, modified atmosphere packaging, vacuum packaging, shrink bags, and others. Pork is utilized by both households and commercial establishments.
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The pork market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $154.53 billion in 2024 to $157.78 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to population growth and urbanization, changing dietary preferences, economic development, cultural and culinary practices, livestock farming practices.
The pork market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $173.85 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to health and wellness trends, sustainable farming practices, dietary shifts and alternative proteins, global food security, crisis resilience. Major trends in the forecast period include plant-based and alternative proteins, digital marketing and e-commerce, environmental and animal welfare considerations, global culinary influences, nutritional innovation.
The rising global consumption of meat is expected to propel the growth of the pork market in the future. Meat refers to the edible components of animals, typically including domesticated cattle, swine, and sheep, and may also encompass tendons, ligaments, and muscles. Pork is a popular choice for meals due to its affordability, high protein content, and versatility. For example, in February 2023, Dezan Shira & Associates, a China-based multi-disciplinary professional services firm, reported that approximately 92.27 million tons of meat were produced in China in 2022, representing a 3.8% increase from the previous year. Consequently, the growing consumption of meat worldwide is driving demand in the pork market.
The rapid increase in the global population is anticipated to drive the growth of the pork market in the coming years. Population refers to the total number of people, animals, or inhabitants in a specific area, community, country, or the world. A larger population generally results in a bigger consumer base, creating new market opportunities for pork producers and encouraging them to boost production to meet the growing demand. For example, in June 2024, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, a Switzerland-based UN agency, reported that the number of displaced individuals reached 117.3 million by the end of 2023, reflecting an 8% increase, or 8.8 million more people, compared to the end of 2022. This trend of annual increases has continued for the past 12 years. Thus, the exponential growth of the global population is driving the pork market.
Product innovation is a prominent trend in the pork market, with major companies introducing innovative products to maintain their market position. For instance, in July 2022, Cargill Incorporated launched healthy omega-3 pork in collaboration with EK Slaughterhouse. This pork is produced using modern farming practices, including Cargill's Omega-3-added feed for hogs, resulting in a clean, safe product with enhanced softness compared to regular pork. EK Slaughterhouse is responsible for manufacturing and distributing this pork, utilizing the Freshour brand for marketing and creating additional distribution channels.
Leading companies in the pork market are adopting a strategic partnership approach to reduce the carbon footprint of pork production. In May 2023, BASF SE partnered with Danish Crown to demonstrate that nitrification inhibitors can reduce nitrous oxide emissions by up to 50% during the cultivation of feed crops. The initiative, funded by DLG Group and SEGES Innovation, aims to provide large-scale documentation of the climate impact of BASF's nitrification inhibitors. These substances, added to manure during spreading, have the potential to cut nitrous oxide emissions in half by delaying the transformation of ammonium to nitrate by certain bacteria in the field.
In May 2024, Clemens Food Group, a U.S.-based food processing company, acquired Kunzler & Company Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is set to enhance the company's product range and market presence, increasing production capacity and operational efficiency. It represents a strategic move to combine strengths and deliver improved products and services while expanding its reach. Kunzler & Company Inc. is a U.S.-based meat packaging company that specializes in processing various types of meat, including pork.
Major companies operating in the pork market include JBS SA, Tyson Foods Inc., Danish Crown A/S, Vion Food Group Ltd., WH Group Limited, Hormel Foods Corporation, Muyuan Foods Co. Ltd., China Yurun Food Group Co. Ltd., Craig Mostyn Group, The Tonnies Group, Monogram Food Solutions LLC, Cargill Inc., Smithfield Foods Inc., Seaboard Foods LLC, Triumph Foods LLC, Prestage Farms Inc., The Maschhoffs LLC, Clemens Food Group LLC, Indiana Packers Corporation, Hatfield Quality Meats Inc., Johnsonville Sausage LLC, Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the pork market in 2024. The regions covered in the pork market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the pork market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The pork market consists of sales of bacon, ham, pork belly, pork ribs, pork steak, and pork tenderloin. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
Pork Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on pork market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
- Markets Covered:1) By Type: Chilled; Frozen
- 2) By Packaging: Store Wrap; Modified Atmosphere Packaging; Vacuum Packaging; Shrink Bags; Others
- 3) By Application: Household; Commercial
- Subsegments:
- 1) By Chilled: Fresh Chilled Pork Cuts; Chilled Processed Pork Products
- 2) By Frozen: Frozen Pork Cuts; Frozen Processed Pork Products
- Companies Mentioned: JBS SA; Tyson Foods Inc.; Danish Crown A/S; Vion Food Group Ltd.; WH Group Limited
- Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
- Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
- Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
- Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
- Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
- Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Pork Market Characteristics
3. Pork Market Trends And Strategies
4. Pork Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics And Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Pork Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
- 5.1. Global Pork PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
- 5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
- 5.3. Global Pork Market Growth Rate Analysis
- 5.4. Global Pork Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
- 5.5. Global Pork Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
- 5.6. Global Pork Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Pork Market Segmentation
- 6.1. Global Pork Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Chilled
- Frozen
- 6.2. Global Pork Market, Segmentation By Packaging, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Store Wrap
- Modified Atmosphere Packaging
- Vacuum Packaging
- Srink Bags
- Others
- 6.3. Global Pork Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Household
- Commercial
- 6.4. Global Pork Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Chilled, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Fresh Chilled Pork Cuts
- Chilled Processed Pork Products
- 6.5. Global Pork Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Frozen, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Frozen Pork Cuts
- Frozen Processed Pork Products
7. Pork Market Regional And Country Analysis
- 7.1. Global Pork Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 7.2. Global Pork Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8. Asia-Pacific Pork Market
- 8.1. Asia-Pacific Pork Market Overview
- Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 8.2. Asia-Pacific Pork Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 8.3. Asia-Pacific Pork Market, Segmentation By Packaging, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 8.4. Asia-Pacific Pork Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
9. China Pork Market
- 9.1. China Pork Market Overview
- 9.2. China Pork Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
- 9.3. China Pork Market, Segmentation By Packaging, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
- 9.4. China Pork Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
10. India Pork Market
- 10.1. India Pork Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 10.2. India Pork Market, Segmentation By Packaging, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 10.3. India Pork Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11. Japan Pork Market
- 11.1. Japan Pork Market Overview
- 11.2. Japan Pork Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 11.3. Japan Pork Market, Segmentation By Packaging, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 11.4. Japan Pork Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12. Australia Pork Market
- 12.1. Australia Pork Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 12.2. Australia Pork Market, Segmentation By Packaging, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 12.3. Australia Pork Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13. Indonesia Pork Market
- 13.1. Indonesia Pork Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 13.2. Indonesia Pork Market, Segmentation By Packaging, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 13.3. Indonesia Pork Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14. South Korea Pork Market
- 14.1. South Korea Pork Market Overview
- 14.2. South Korea Pork Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 14.3. South Korea Pork Market, Segmentation By Packaging, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 14.4. South Korea Pork Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15. Western Europe Pork Market
- 15.1. Western Europe Pork Market Overview
- 15.2. Western Europe Pork Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 15.3. Western Europe Pork Market, Segmentation By Packaging, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 15.4. Western Europe Pork Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16. UK Pork Market
- 16.1. UK Pork Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 16.2. UK Pork Market, Segmentation By Packaging, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 16.3. UK Pork Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17. Germany Pork Market
- 17.1. Germany Pork Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 17.2. Germany Pork Market, Segmentation By Packaging, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 17.3. Germany Pork Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18. France Pork Market
- 18.1. France Pork Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 18.2. France Pork Market, Segmentation By Packaging, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 18.3. France Pork Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19. Italy Pork Market
- 19.1. Italy Pork Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 19.2. Italy Pork Market, Segmentation By Packaging, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 19.3. Italy Pork Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20. Spain Pork Market
- 20.1. Spain Pork Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 20.2. Spain Pork Market, Segmentation By Packaging, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 20.3. Spain Pork Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21. Eastern Europe Pork Market
- 21.1. Eastern Europe Pork Market Overview
- 21.2. Eastern Europe Pork Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 21.3. Eastern Europe Pork Market, Segmentation By Packaging, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 21.4. Eastern Europe Pork Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22. Russia Pork Market
- 22.1. Russia Pork Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 22.2. Russia Pork Market, Segmentation By Packaging, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 22.3. Russia Pork Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23. North America Pork Market
- 23.1. North America Pork Market Overview
- 23.2. North America Pork Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 23.3. North America Pork Market, Segmentation By Packaging, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 23.4. North America Pork Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24. USA Pork Market
- 24.1. USA Pork Market Overview
- 24.2. USA Pork Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 24.3. USA Pork Market, Segmentation By Packaging, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 24.4. USA Pork Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25. Canada Pork Market
- 25.1. Canada Pork Market Overview
- 25.2. Canada Pork Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 25.3. Canada Pork Market, Segmentation By Packaging, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 25.4. Canada Pork Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26. South America Pork Market
- 26.1. South America Pork Market Overview
- 26.2. South America Pork Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 26.3. South America Pork Market, Segmentation By Packaging, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 26.4. South America Pork Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27. Brazil Pork Market
- 27.1. Brazil Pork Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 27.2. Brazil Pork Market, Segmentation By Packaging, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 27.3. Brazil Pork Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28. Middle East Pork Market
- 28.1. Middle East Pork Market Overview
- 28.2. Middle East Pork Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 28.3. Middle East Pork Market, Segmentation By Packaging, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 28.4. Middle East Pork Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29. Africa Pork Market
- 29.1. Africa Pork Market Overview
- 29.2. Africa Pork Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 29.3. Africa Pork Market, Segmentation By Packaging, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 29.4. Africa Pork Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
30. Pork Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
- 30.1. Pork Market Competitive Landscape
- 30.2. Pork Market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. JBS SA Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.2. Tyson Foods Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.3. Danish Crown A/S Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.4. Vion Food Group Ltd. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.5. WH Group Limited Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
31. Pork Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
- 31.1. Hormel Foods Corporation
- 31.2. Muyuan Foods Co. Ltd.
- 31.3. China Yurun Food Group Co. Ltd.
- 31.4. Craig Mostyn Group
- 31.5. The Tonnies Group
- 31.6. Monogram Food Solutions LLC
- 31.7. Cargill Inc.
- 31.8. Smithfield Foods Inc.
- 31.9. Seaboard Foods LLC
- 31.10. Triumph Foods LLC
- 31.11. Prestage Farms Inc.
- 31.12. The Maschhoffs LLC
- 31.13. Clemens Food Group LLC
- 31.14. Indiana Packers Corporation
- 31.15. Hatfield Quality Meats Inc.
32. Global Pork Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Pork Market
34. Recent Developments In The Pork Market
35. Pork Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
- 35.1 Pork Market In 2029 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
- 35.2 Pork Market In 2029 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
- 35.3 Pork Market In 2029 - Growth Strategies
- 35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 35.3.2 Competitor Strategies
36. Appendix
- 36.1. Abbreviations
- 36.2. Currencies
- 36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
- 36.4. Research Inquiries
- 36.5. The Business Research Company
- 36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
