Pork Market Report 2026

The pork market size has grown marginally in recent years. It will grow from $149.71 billion in 2025 to $152.34 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of commercial pig farming operations, rising pork consumption in urban populations, improvements in meat processing infrastructure, growing availability of chilled and frozen pork products, increasing retail penetration of packaged meat.

The pork market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $167.25 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for protein-rich diets, rising focus on animal welfare standards, expansion of processed meat consumption, growing adoption of advanced packaging technologies, increasing regulatory oversight on meat quality. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of sustainable livestock farming practices, rising demand for traceable and quality-certified pork, growing use of advanced cold chain packaging, expansion of value-added pork products, enhanced focus on food safety compliance.

The increase in global meat consumption is expected to drive the growth of the pork market going forward. Meat refers to edible animal tissues, including muscle, tendons, and ligaments, commonly sourced from domesticated animals such as cattle, swine, and sheep. Pork is widely consumed due to its affordability, high protein content, and versatility in culinary applications. Its cost-effective production and adaptability across cuisines make it a preferred protein source worldwide. For instance, in October 2025, according to Meat & Livestock Australia Limited, an Australia-based non-profit organization, Australia’s red meat and livestock exports increased by 3.2% year-on-year in 2024, reaching a value of $19.5 billion. Therefore, the rising consumption of meat globally is driving growth in the pork market.

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 are 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, Tonnies Group, Cargill Inc., Seaboard Foods LLC, Triumph Foods LLC, Prestage Farms Inc., The Maschhoffs LLC, Clemens Food Group LLC, Indiana Packers Corporation, Maple Leaf Foods Inc., BRF S A, Marfrig Global Foods S A.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the pork market in 2025. The regions covered in the pork market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the pork market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

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.

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