Global meat consumption is expected to increase by 47.9 million tons in the next 10 years

Global meat consumption is expected to increase by 47.9 million tons over the next ten years, according to projections from the "OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2025-2034" publication. On average, annual per capita consumption is expected to grow by 0.9 kg per person per year, considering edible retail weight. However, in high-income countries, consumption tends to stagnate, reflecting growing concerns about animal welfare, environment, and health. With lower dependence on imported pork, there has been a retraction in production in the main exporting countries. The same downward trend is observed in Chinese chicken meat purchases. In total, global meat imports will grow only 10% in the next decade, compared to the 37% observed in the previous decade. A slower pace, with a risk of retraction if protectionist measures are implemented by countries. Regarding prices, real meat values should return to their long-term historical trend. In the short term, nominal prices of ruminant meats, ...