China strengthens its pig population as production grows 1.2%

According to data from China's National Bureau of Statistics, total meat production—including pork, beef, lamb, and poultry—reached 25.40 million tons in the first quarter of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 2%. Moderate Pork Growth in China Pork, which remains the mainstay of meat consumption in China, saw a 1.2% increase in volume during that period compared to the same period in 2024. Stocks also increased: the pig population stood at 417.31 million heads, up 2.2%. The number of slaughtered pigs increased slightly to 194.76 million, up 0.1% from a year ...