Swine / Pork

Swine is a $350B+ global commodity with ~780M head population and ~117 MMT pork production. China dominates with ~47% of global production and 55% of global herd (~430M pigs). EU is second largest producer (23-24 MMT) but in gradual decline due to environmental and welfare regulations. USA is third producer and largest exporter by value (~25% of production exported, $7-8B/year). Brazil is fast-growing low-cost exporter. African Swine Fever (ASF) remains an existential ongoing threat - endemic in Asia, no vaccine, 100% fatal, trade-stopping. Ractopamine bans in 160+ countries (China, EU, Russia) drive USA Ractopamine-Free (RAF) export programs. China hog cycle (3-4 year amplitude) dominates global trade flows.

Global production
117.0 MMT
2024/25
Market value
$350B
Producing countries tracked
14
Grading systems
6
Active supply risks
12
Trade corridors
9
Grading systems
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National and regional grading frameworks defining tradeable quality.
Producers
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Country-level production, share of global output, exporter/importer status.
Supply risks
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Active and seasonal supply-side risks — weather, disease, geopolitical, regulatory.
Documentation
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Required export and import documents per origin-destination corridor.