The European Union (EU) is the world's largest exporter of pork and pork products, accounting for approximately 30-31% of total global export volume (nearly 4 million tonnes annually), with major shipments to Asia, particularly China. The United States is the top individual country exporter (approx. 3.03-3.15 million tonnes in 2024-2025), frequently trading the top spot with the EU in value.
UK pig meat exports (including offal) in September fell to 22,300 tonnes, the lowest monthly volume since January 2025. Across the full Q3, exports decreased by -9% (7,000 t) compared to Q2. This was driven by substantial decreases in shipments to China (5,100 t) and Ireland (1,800 t).
In 2024, the main origins of China's Pig Meat imports were: Spain ($607M), Brazil ($533M), Netherlands ($140M), Denmark ($124M), and Canada ($124M). The fastest growing origins for Pig Meat imports in China between 2023 and 2024 was: Argentina ($1.72M).
BIGGEST PORK PRODUCERS WORLDWIDE - TOP PORK TOP EXPORT & IMPORT COUNTRIES
Which meat is no. 1 in the world?
According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, pork is the most widely eaten meat in the world (36%) followed by poultry (33%), beef (24%), and goats/sheep (5%).
The top consumer of pork in 2021 continued to be China, taking into account its special economic regions Hong Kong, Macau, and Mainland China, whose consumptions were about 61, 52, and 37 kg/inhabitant respectively.
Pork can be a nutritious part of a balanced diet, offering high-quality protein, essential B vitamins (like B12, B6, niacin), and minerals (zinc, selenium, iron) that support muscle, immunity, and energy, but moderation is key, especially with fatty cuts, due to its saturated fat and sodium content, which can raise heart disease risk if consumed in excess. Properly cooked lean pork is beneficial, while overcooked pork may form carcinogens, and undercooked pork can harbor parasites.
Mangalitsa Pork typically trades at a 10x-20x market premium over the pork you buy in regular grocery stores. A lot of that is due to its superior taste and marbling.
Tesco has today announced further support for its British farmers and suppliers with the relaunch and extension of its Tesco Sustainable Pig Group (TSPG). The group, developed in partnership with Tesco's long-term supplier, Cranswick, will cover all production methods used in the UK and include farms of varying sizes.
At Lidl, we're so committed to backing the future of British farming that 100% of our fresh everyday milk, butter, eggs, cream, chicken, pork and beef comes from our British suppliers.
Conventional pork has a perception problem—and for good reason. In the last 50 years, pork has lost ground to beef and chicken in American kitchens, despite being the most widely consumed meat in the world. U.S. consumers have long had concerns about affordability, taste, and—most of all—how pork is raised.
Table 4 highlights major importers of pork, with China dominating at 2.6 million MT of pork, on average. The United States is China's third largest supplier of pork behind both Spain and Brazil.
Pork is an important part of the Okinawan food culture, particularly in its relationship to sweet potatoes. Compared to mainland Japan, where many people follow a vegetarian diet for religious occasions, pork is included in dishes served at funerals.
So Jesus is declared all foods clean regardless of the traditional washing. When the NLT says every food is acceptable in God's eyes it is absolutely accurate. Pork was never considered food in this context either by Jesus or the pharisees.
Lentils are part of the legume family. Most of world's lentil production comes from India and Canada. Lentils can lower cholesterol, and protect against diabetes and colon cancer. They are known as “Poor Man's Meat”, since they are rich in nutrients and low in price.
Lean pork is every bit as good for your body as lean beef and chicken. In one study, substituting lean pork for beef and chicken led to less body fat and better heart health. For a spicy take, try ancho-rubbed pork tenderloin. It's lean, flavorful, and perfect for grilling.
Pork, for example, is the most consumed meat globally, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, making up 36% of the world's meat intake. The popularity of pork is closely followed by poultry, which is a staple in many countries due to its versatility and affordability.
Both Judaism and Islam have prohibited eating pork and its products for thousands of years. Scholars have proposed several reasons for the ban to which both religions almost totally adhere. Pork, and the refusal to eat it, possesses powerful cultural baggage for Jews.
Australian Wagyu has, yet again, been crowned the best in the world. Find out what give Aussie beef it's high quality, delicious taste, and consistent marbling. A highly marbled Wagyu sirloin steak from a premium Australian beef producer scooped the top award, at the 2023 World Steak Challenge.
In China, pork is preferred over beef for economic and aesthetic reasons; the pig is easy to feed and is not used for labour. The colours of the meat and the fat of pork are regarded as more appetizing, while the taste and smell are described as sweeter and cleaner. It is also considered easier to digest.
While chicken is the largest contributor to daily meat intake by volume and beef mince is a top-selling product, beef often tops polls for the most popular choice, especially for traditional meals like the Sunday roast, though pork (sausages, bacon) remains a strong family favourite. Trends show high consumption of white meat (chicken/turkey) and processed meats, but beef's versatility in dishes like Bolognese keeps it popular.
