TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF GLOBAL, EUROPEAN, AND UKRAINIAN PIG FARMING
Abstract
This article aims to analyze the state of global, European, and Ukrainian pig farming over recent years and its role in global and national meat production, as well as in ensuring the meat supply for populations in specific regions of the world. The study examines trends in pig farming development at global, European, and Ukrainian levels, focusing on key factors affecting the efficiency of this industry. Special attention is paid to changes in pork production volumes and their significance in ensuring food security. The study is based on statistical data from FAO, European and Ukrainian statistical organizations, the analytical department of the Association of Pig Farmers of Ukraine, as well as scientific works by experts in pig farming. Methods of synthesis, analysis, and comparison are applied to assess the development of pig farming on global, European, and Ukrainian platforms. Global pork production showed growth, reaching nearly 108 million tons in 2021, increasing to 110.7 million tons in 2022, 115.2 million tons in 2023, but declining in 2024 to 114.2 million tons in slaughter weight. From 2022 to 2024, global pork production displayed mixed trends depending on the region. While production in China and Europe declined due to internal and economic factors, countries in the Americas and certain Asian states expanded their production capacity, driven by domestic and external demand. In Asia, pig farming during 2022–2024 faced both positive and negative factors, including economic uncertainty, reduced production volumes, and declining livestock numbers in China. However, Vietnam demonstrated growth, highlighting the region's significant potential in pig farming. Asia remains a strategically important market for global pork exporters, with demand for pork remaining high despite slight declines in certain areas. In the EU, pig farming is experiencing a crisis characterized by reduced production, declining competitiveness, and economic challenges. The lack of significant growth in domestic demand, reduced export opportunities, and high production costs pose serious challenges to the industry's future development. In the Americas, pig farming demonstrated stability and positive dynamics from 2022 to 2024 in countries like the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. These countries increased both production volumes and export capacities due to competitiveness and strong international demand. Despite a production decline in Canada, its export levels remain high. The continent's pig farming industry has significant potential for further growth, particularly given the stable demand in Asian markets. In Ukraine, pig farming between 2022 and 2024 faced considerable difficulties due to military actions, economic instability, and declining livestock numbers. However, there is a trend toward the concentration of production on large industrial farms, which may contribute to the stabilization of the industry in the future. For further development, it is necessary to focus on supporting producers, improving production efficiency, and ensuring food security.
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