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Pork market in Asia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The pork market in Asia contracted sharply in 2019, with volume dropping to 56.4 million metric tons from 67.5 million the previous year. This decline was caused by the African Swine Fever outbreak that began in August 2018, which severely reduced China's pig population and cut domestic production. In response, government stockpiles released frozen pork to stabilize prices, and imports increased to supplement supply.

Market volume stabilized in 2020 before rebounding strongly in 2021 to over 68.4 million metric tons as pig production recovered. During this period, local production of plant-based pork alternatives such as Beyond Pork and OmniPork launched in Zhejiang and Guangzhou, creating a new segment amid shifting consumer preferences.

Growth continued through 2022 and 2023, with production expanding and market volume reaching 71.8 million metric tons by 2023. The expansion was supported by sustained output from major producers like Wens Foodstuff Group, which had scaled up breeding and slaughter operations.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production pork in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Asia's pork production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 51 014 thousand tons of pork, which represents a 2.8% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 22.1%, translating to an average annual decline of 8.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.7%)	(18.4%)	(2.8%)	(8.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, B $ US

After two years of decline, Asia's pork production value increased in 2020. The output was valued at 155.7 billion US dollars, marking a modest 1.5% rise over the previous year. However, between 2017 and 2020, the overall production value decreased by 26%, averaging a 9.6% annual decline. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 153.4 billion US dollars, with the largest single-year drop occurring that same year at 24.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in value, 2017-2020, B $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.1%)	(24.0%)	1.5%	(9.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pork from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Pork exports from Asia have fallen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volumes reached 107 thousand tons, reflecting a 2.9% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 55.7%, which corresponds to an average annual reduction of 23.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(53.4%)	(2.1%)	(2.9%)	(23.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Asia, not elsewhere specified, was the primary destination for pork exports in volume terms, accounting for 18.2% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Following two years of decline, Asia's pork export value increased in 2020. Export earnings reached 327 million US dollars, showing a 1.5% improvement over the previous year. Despite this uptick, exports fell by 57.9% from 2017 to 2020, averaging a 25.1% annual decrease. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 323 million US dollars, with the most significant drop occurring in 2018 at 54.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(54.5%)	(8.8%)	1.5%	(25.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Asia, not elsewhere specified, consistently held the largest share of pork export value from Asia, representing 20.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pork to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Pork imports into Asia have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volumes surged to 6 237 thousand tons, reflecting a substantial 56.2% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 87.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 23.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 284 thousand tons, while the smallest decline occurred that same year at 1.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.2%)	21.6%	56.2%	23.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the sources of pork imports into Asia were quite diversified. The United States (18.7% of import volume), Spain (15.6%), and Canada (12.9%) together accounted for 47.2% of total import flows, with no single partner dominating the market.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Pork import values into Asia have risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 19 514 million US dollars, indicating a sharp 61.9% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, import values grew by 98.4%, averaging a 25.7% annual increase. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 9 640 million US dollars, with the smallest decline occurring that same year at 2.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.0%)	25.1%	61.9%	25.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the sources of pork import value into Asia were broadly distributed. The United States (19.3% of import value), Spain (15.4%), and Canada (13.7%) together represented 48.4% of total import flows, reflecting a diverse partner portfolio.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io