Pork consumption hits a new record in Argentina

«Pork consumption in Argentina marks a historic record: it doubles in 12 years» In the last 12 years, per capita consumption of pork has doubled, going from an average of 8.6 kg/inhab in 2012 to 17 kg/inhab in 2024, the highest historical record. “This increase reflects a clear trend towards diversification in the diet of Argentines, who have begun to value more the nutritional properties and flavor of pork, in a scenario of greater competitiveness. Thus, pork has gradually been gaining ground on beef,” indicates a report from the Rosario Stock Exchange. Total consumption of beef, poultry and pork in Argentina could be around 105.7 kg/inhab in 2024, that is, seven kilos less compared to the average of the last ten years, which is 112.8 kg. For the first time on record, the average Argentine inhabitant would consume the same amount of beef as poultry in 2024 (around 44.5 kg). As for production, it has been growing for 14 consecutive years. Between January and October, 655 thousand ...