Long-term projections for U.S. pork production and exports

See the projected evolution of U.S. pork production until the year 2031.

U.S. projected pork production. Data from USDA.

According to USDA's long-term projections for pork production, the United States will produce 12.51 million metric tons of pork in the year 2022, down slightly (-0.3%) from the 12.55 million metric tons expected to be produced in 2021. In 2023, 12.87 million metric tons of pork is expected, which would represent a 2.8% increase from 2022.

Regarding pork exports, USDA anticipates the U.S. will export 3.36 million metric tons of pork in 2022. This would represent a 2.7% increase from the 3.27 million metric tons expected to be exported in 2021. Exports in 2023 are expected to remain stable from 2022 levels.

Projections for U.S. pork exports. Data from USDA.

November 11, 2021 - 333 Staff with information from USDA.

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