Leading producers
As the demand for meat rises worldwide, so must the production of meat. Most of the world’s meat is produced in Asia, which generated about 135 million metric tons of meat. Pork and poultry are the most widely produced types of meat, with sheep being the least produced. Although many people abstain from pork for nutritional or religious reasons, pork is widely produced in China and Europe. Some of the largest meat production companies in the world include Tyson, Hormel Foods, and Pilgrim's Pride.In addition to producing the highest revenue from meat sales, the United States is also a major producer and exporter of meat, especially beef. The trade value of the U.S. beef industry amounted to about 9.3 billion U.S. dollars in 2021. Brazil is also a major exporter of meat, both in the form of broiler chickens and beef.
Global meat consumption
The projected per capita meat consumption is expected to remain steady at around 43 kilograms of meat per year until 2031. However, as the global population continues to climb, the overall consumption of meat is expected to rise steadily in the upcoming years. Additionally, red meat is expected to see a slight increase in consumption in the United States in the next decade.
