Mexico is among global leaders in pork production with 2.3% growth

Mexico on the global stage of pork production With a robust infrastructure, Mexico has managed to position itself among the ten largest pork producers worldwide. Pork production is concentrated in states such as Jalisco, Sonora and Puebla, key regions for national production. In 2023 and 2024, Mexico ranks seventh globally in this industry, according to the analysis site Statista. At the international level, pork production is led by China, which in 2023 generated around 58 million tons, followed by the European Union and the United States with productions of around 21 and 13 million tons, respectively. Compared to these giants, Mexican production continues to grow; in 2023 it reached 1.77 million tons and projects 1.81 million by the end of 2024, a figure that continues to position Mexico as one of the important players in the industry. The role of pork in Mexico's diet Pork is an essential food in the diet of Mexicans, with an average per capita consumption of 19.6 kilograms per ...