Pork production in Venezuela would reach 130 000 tons in 2026, 4% more than in 2025, according to the annual report by the Foreign Agricultural Service of the USDA in Caracas, published on 28 September 2026. Growth is driven by greater demand for fresh meat, supported by campaigns promoting new products, higher quality, and better packaging.
Production had fallen to 21 700 tons in 2020 because of the economic collapse, from a peak of 197 000 in 2012, and since then it has been recovering steadily. In 2025, it was about 124 000 tons, according to PROCERDO, the national producers' association, which represents nearly 76% of the total.
Medium-sized and large companies allocate 75% of their production to processed products and 25% to fresh cuts. Per capita consumption rose from 0,8 kg in 2020 to 4,7 kg in 2025 and is projected to reach 4,9 kg by 2026, although pork remains more expensive than other meats: in August 2026, a kilogram of loin was 223% more expensive than chicken and 22% more expensive than beef.
Imports are projected at 1700 tons, aimed at higher-income consumers through ribs, hams, and cold cuts.
28 September 2026 | United States Department of Agriculture | Livestock and Products Annual Report
