Pork generally refers to the meat (flesh) of a domesticated pig or hog aged six to seven months. From the Far East to Western nations, people consume pork worldwide.
It contains high-quality protein in ample amounts, along with minerals like iron and zinc, and vitamins (B-complex). The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) pork production by country report suggests that in the 2025-2026 marketing year (MY), the world produced 119.8 million metric tons of pork.
This article provides deeper insight into the production report mentioned above, including annual output for the largest pork-producing nations, their contribution to the global total, year-over-year changes, and metrics to understand their output over the last 10 years.
Here’s the latest data on global pork production by country:
Pork production and global share of the leading producer countries in MY 2025/26 (USDA)
| Country | Total Production (Metric Tons) | Share of Global Production (%) |
|---|---|---|
 China | 59.38 Million | 49.6 % |
 European Union | 22.01 Million | 18.4% |
 United States | 12.52 Million | 10.4% |
 Brazil | 4.75 Million | 4% |
 Russia | 4.3 Million | 3.6% |
 Vietnam | 3.94 Million | 3.3% |
 Canada | 2.15 Million | 1.8% |
 South Korea | 1.69 Million | 1.4% |
 Mexico | 1.37 Million | 1.1% |
 Japan | 1.28 Million | 1.1% |
1. China
China leads pork production among the top-producing countries in the 2025/2026 marketing year. An estimated 59.38 million metric tons of swine meat were produced, which accounts for a massive 49.6% share.
- Production (MY 2024/25): 57.06 million metric tons
- Year-over-year change: 4%
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 51.9 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 0.91%
2. European Union
Pork production in European Union countries in MY 2025/26 was 22.01 million metric tons. This amount secures an important 18.4% share of the world’s pork output.
- Production (MY 2024/25): 21.28 million metric tons
- Year-over-year change: 3%
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 22.51 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: -0.41%
3. United States
During the same marketing year (MY 2025/26), when the United States dominated the world’s almond production, it was also named alongside other nations as a major pork producer, with 12.52 million metric tons of output, which makes up 10.4% of global pork production.
- Production (MY 2024/25): 12.61 million metric tons
- Year-over-year change: -0.76%
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 12.26 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 1%
4. Brazil
Brazil produced 4.75 million metric tons of pork in MY 2025/26, a small but critical 4% share of worldwide pork output.
- Production (MY 2024/25): 4.5 million metric tons
- Year-over-year change: 6%
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 4.17 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 3%
5. Russia
With around 3.6% of worldwide pork output in MY 2025/26, which totaled 4.3 million metric tons, Russia is the world's fifth-largest pork-producing nation.
- Production (MY 2024/25): 4.27 million metric tons
- Year-over-year change: 0.61%
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 3.6 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 4%
6. Vietnam
Vietnam, a key Southeast Asian swine-meat producer, harvested 3.94 million metric tons of pork in MY 2025/26. This effectively represents a 3.3% share of global pork production.
- Production (MY 2024/25): 3.79 million metric tons
- Year-over-year change: 4%
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 3.36 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 2%
7. Canada
In swine meat production, Canada harvested 2.15 million metric tons in a single marketing year (MY 2025/26). This volume accounts for a tight 1.8% of worldwide pork production.
- Production (MY 2024/25): 2.09 million metric tons
- Year-over-year change: 3%
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 2.05 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 1%
8. South Korea
USDA’s data on global pork production by country during MY 2025/26 shows that South Korea registered an output of 1.69 million metric tons. The nation accounts for roughly 1.4% of global pork output.
- Production (MY 2024/25): 1.72 million metric tons
- Year-over-year change: -1%
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 1.63 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 1%
9. Mexico
At about 60,000 metric tons less than South Korea’s swine meat output, Mexico's 1.37 million metric tons of pork contributed 1.1% to global production.
- Production (MY 2024/25): 1.4 million metric tons
- Year-over-year change: -2%
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 1.43 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: 0.81%
10. Japan
Japan's pigmeat production totaled 1.28 million metric tons. This pork output constitutes 1.1% of the world’s pork production in MY 2025/26.
- Production (MY 2024/25): 1.29 million metric tons
- Year-over-year change: -0.93%
- 10-Year production stats (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 1.29 million metric tons
- Compound average growth: -0.03%
