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Pork market in Sri Lanka

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The pork market volume in Sri Lanka showed a notable upward trend from 2018 to 2021, peaking at 2 416 т in 2021. This sharp increase was supported by reported growth in the domestic swine industry, which enhanced production and supply.

Market volume then contracted significantly over the following two years, declining to 946 т by 2023. This downturn occurred alongside a rise in chicken meat imports, indicating a shift in consumer preference toward poultry that likely reduced demand for pork.

In 2024, the market was severely disrupted by an outbreak of African Swine Fever. The government responded with bans on the sale and transport of swine meat in affected areas, curtailing production and restricting market activity.

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 Sri Lanka
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Sri Lanka in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Sri Lanka in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sri Lanka in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sri Lanka in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sri Lanka, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sri Lanka in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sri Lanka in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sri Lanka, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sri Lanka in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sri Lanka in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sri Lanka, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sri Lanka in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sri Lanka in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sri Lanka, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sri Lanka by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 Sri Lanka

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Sri Lanka produced 1 545 tons of pork, marking an 18.2% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 16.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 307 tons, while the most significant drop occurred that same year, with a decrease of 5.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Sri Lanka in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.0%	(5.2%)	18.2%	5.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pork from Sri Lanka

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility throughout the observed period. Exports reached their highest point in 2018, then fell to their lowest in 2017, showing a fluctuation of 7.9 times between these extremes. In 2020, Sri Lanka exported 6.7 tons of pork, reflecting a 54.1% reduction compared to 2019. The peak export volume was recorded in 2018 at 25.9 tons, with the largest increase occurring that year at 688.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sri Lanka in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	688.0%	(43.7%)	(54.1%)	26.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Maldives and India dominated Sri Lanka's pork exports in kind, together accounting for 100.0% 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 Sri Lanka in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports shifted from a peak in 2018 to a trough in 2017, with a change of 13.3 times between these points. In 2020, pork exports from Sri Lanka were valued at 39.6 thousand US dollars, indicating a sharp contraction of 47.7% year-over-year. The maximum export value was recorded in 2018 at 306.8 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 75.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 1,230.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sri Lanka in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 230.1%	(75.3%)	(47.7%)	19.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the two main destinations for Sri Lanka's pork exports in value terms were Maldives and India, which together made up 100.0% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pork to Sri Lanka

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports peaked in 2018 and hit their lowest point in 2017, with a difference of 245 times between these two years. In 2020, Sri Lanka imported 82.9 tons of pork, corresponding to a sharp decline of 42.3% year-over-year. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 144.1 tons, and the largest increase occurred that same year at 24,376.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sri Lanka in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24 376.3%	(0.3%)	(42.3%)	420.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil (with 29.8% of imports in kind), Spain (27.1%), and Belgium (18.8%) led the ranking of pork suppliers to Sri Lanka. Their combined share reached 75.8% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Market performance displayed noticeable fluctuations over the period. The highest import value was in 2019, while the lowest was in 2017, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 164 times. In 2020, Sri Lanka's pork imports amounted to 293.6 thousand US dollars, representing a steep decrease of 49.0% compared to the previous year. The maximum import value was recorded in 2019 at 575.8 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 13,120.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sri Lanka in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13 120.7%	23.9%	(49.0%)	337.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Brazil (32.6% of imports in value terms), Spain (28.9%), and Belgium (14.6%) formed the key group of partners for Sri Lanka's pork imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 76.2% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io