Australian pork production is expected to increase by 1%, to 480,000 metric tons (CWE) in 2026, above the revised estimate of 475,000 metric tons (CWE) for 2025. This modest growth is supported by strengthening pork prices and relatively low feed grain costs, which represent a substantial portion of production expenses. As most Australian pork is consumed domestically, rising pork prices limit its competitiveness against other meats. As a result, the expected growth in pork production is primarily due to the growth in the domestic population. Pork consumption in Australia is expected to increase slightly in 2026, to 665,000 metric tons (CWE), a 1.2% increase from the 2025 estimate of 657,000 metric tons (CWE). Per capita pork consumption is expected to continue its marginal decline, continuing the recent trend. The consumer price index for meat in Australia shows that pork prices have increased at a relatively steady and strong pace over the past five years. Pork competes with ...