The Region of Murcia, fourth most exporting community of meat and pork products in 2024

The Region of Murcia was the fourth most exporting community of pork and processed pork products, with more than 121,000 tons in 2024. The products are marketed in more than 100 countries. Last year, the value of pork and processed pork exports exceeded 416 million euros, which represents 4.74 percent of the national total. In the Region, there are more than two million pigs in about 1,400 livestock farms that are mainly concentrated in the municipalities of Lorca, Fuente Álamo, and Puerto Lumbreras. The Regional Minister of Water, Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, Sara Rubira, highlighted that in the Region "we have a highly professionalized sector that improves every day, especially in matters such as animal welfare and biosecurity measures.” During a visit, together with the mayor of Lorca Fulgencio Gil, to the facilities of ...