Pork production in the EU in 2023 decreased by 7%

Published 2024년 3월 5일

Tridge summary

Preliminary data from Eurostat reveals a decrease in pig slaughter and pork production in the European Union in 2023. The total number of pigs slaughtered fell by 7.3% to 219.6 million, and despite the larger weight of animals intended for slaughter, pork production decreased by 6.6% to 20.60 million tons. The most significant decline was observed in Denmark with a 20% decrease in pork volumes, while leading EU producers Spain and Germany also experienced production declines.

Disclaimer:The above summary was generated by Tridge's proprietary AI model for informational purposes.

Original content

Decrease in slaughter and pork production According to preliminary data from the Statistical Office of the European Union (Eurostat), a total of 219.6 million pigs were slaughtered in slaughterhouses subject to mandatory reporting in Member States in 2023; This is 17.2 million, or 7.3% less than in 2022. Due to the slightly larger weight of animals intended for slaughter, pork production decreased only by 6.6%, to 20.60 million tons. Declines in all EU countries The decline was particularly drastic in Denmark, where pork volumes fell by a fifth to 1.29 million tonnes. Leading EU producer Spain has recently significantly expanded its production capacity. However, in 2023, the country recorded a decline for the second year in a ...

Source: Farmer.pl