The Mexican pig industry has seen a growth of 3.1% in production, reaching a total of 1.09 million tons in the first eight months of 2021, as reported by the Agricultural Markets Consulting Group (GCMA). This increase is attributed to higher slaughter weights. Despite this growth, apparent consumption surpassed supply, leading to a 19.8% increase in imports. The average price of live pig also rose by 35.7%. The GCMA predicts that by the end of the year, national pork production will reach 1.7 million tons, marking a 3.5% growth from 2020.