Pork market in Guyana

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, Guyana's pork market volume expanded significantly from 608 to 1,016 tonnes. This surge was supported by the emergence of new processed pork product segments, which stimulated household demand. However, the local pig herd had begun declining from 2018, establishing a persistent constraint on domestic production capacity.

After a contraction to 815 tonnes in 2020, the market recovered to 1,000 tonnes in 2021 as consumer preferences continued shifting from fresh 'raw' pork to processed fresh pork products. In 2022, despite economic and sanitary crises affecting European pork production, the market grew further to 1,078 tonnes, with the Rémire-Montjoly slaughterhouse remaining central to local processing. By 2023, a sharp rise in imports to 277 tonnes compensated for a drop in domestic output, driving the market to a record 1,205 tonnes even amid a reported downturn in global pork trade.

Looking ahead, local production is projected at around 800 tonnes of carcasses for 2024 but remains insufficient for territorial self-sufficiency, indicating continued reliance on imported pork, with import volumes shown to increase substantially through 2025.

Production pork in Guyana

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of pork, 2018-2021

World map of production of pork, 2018-2021

In 2021, Guyana produced 955.0 tons of pork, representing a 20.4% increase compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 67.3%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 18.7%. The most significant production drop occurred in 2020, when output fell by 16.7%. Conversely, the strongest growth was recorded in 2019, with a substantial 66.8% increase.

Annual dynamics of production in Guyana in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports pork from Guyana

Market research indicates that Guyana did not export any pork between 2018 and 2021.

Imports pork to Guyana

Imports in kind, kg

Import volumes showed considerable volatility during the observed period. They reached their highest point in 2019 before falling to their lowest in 2020, representing a 2.9-fold difference between these extremes. In 2021, Guyana imported 44 547 kg of pork, which marked a sharp 106.2% increase from 2020 levels. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 21 605 kg, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 63 562 kg. The most significant year-over-year decline happened in 2020, when imports dropped by 66.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guyana in kind, 2018-2021, kg

Between 2018 and 2021, the United States and Suriname dominated Guyana's pork imports by volume, together accounting for 94.2% of total imports. All other countries combined represented the remaining share.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Guyana in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values exhibited noticeable fluctuations throughout the period. From the peak in 2021 to the trough in 2018, import values changed by a factor of 2.3. In 2021, Guyana imported approximately 422.8 thousand US dollars worth of pork, reflecting a substantial 83.9% increase compared to the previous year. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, when import values fell by 39.9%, while the strongest growth was recorded in 2019 with a 104.9% increase.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Guyana in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 through 2021, the United States and Suriname continued to be Guyana's primary trading partners for pork imports by value, jointly representing 93.3% of total import value. Other countries accounted for the remainder.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Guyana in value, 2018-2021