> In 2024 South Africa produced 365,630 t of pork (pig meat), the 34th largest in the world (0.29% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 56%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/pork/south-africa/

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# Pork (pig meat) production in South Africa

In 2024 South Africa produced 365,630 t of pork (pig meat), the 34th largest in the world (0.29% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 56%. This is the highest figure on record.

[Today’s prices](https://husfarm.com/today-price/pork/)[Market prices in South Africa](https://husfarm.com/country/south-africa/)

Production, 2024365,630 t
World rank34 of 171
10-year change+56%
Record365,630 t2024

## Pork (pig meat) in South Africa, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## South Africa compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.29%0.20% in 2014
kg per person5.71world 15.4
10-year change+56%world +7.9%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 32 | [Belarus](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/belarus/) | 373,300 | 0.30% |
| 33 | [India](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/india/) | 371,572 | 0.30% |
| 34 | **South Africa** | 365,630 | 0.29% |
| 35 | [Myanmar](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/myanmar/) | 330,000 | 0.26% |
| 36 | [Romania](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/romania/) | 328,260 | 0.26% |

[Full ranking of 171 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/)

### Map of world production of pork (pig meat)

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; South Africa is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 365,630 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | 353,280 | −0.0% |
| 2022 | 353,360 | +9.7% |
| 2021 | 322,210 | +9.8% |
| 2020 | 293,430 | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 279,470 | +5.3% |
| 2018 | 265,511 | +13% |
| 2017 | 235,300 | −2.0% |
| 2016 | 240,212 | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 237,387 | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 234,463 | +8.4% |
| 2013 | 216,215 | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 208,700 | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 201,100 | −0.5% |
| 2010 | 202,200 | +9.5% |
| 2009 | 184,700 | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 178,000 | −3.9% |
| 2007 | 185,200 | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 180,600 | +12% |
| 2005 | 160,700 | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 157,500 | +6.0% |
| 2003 | 148,600 | +27% |
| 2002 | 117,100 | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 116,500 | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 112,400 | −3.8% |
| 1999 | 116,800 | −7.1% |
| 1998 | 125,700 | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 121,600 | −6.7% |
| 1996 | 130,400 | +7.7% |
| 1995 | 121,100 | +5.1% |
| 1994 | 115,200 | −8.1% |
| 1993 | 125,300 | −2.6% |
| 1992 | 128,700 | +4.1% |
| 1991 | 123,600 | −5.5% |
| 1990 | 130,800 | +3.6% |
| 1989 | 126,200 | +9.8% |
| 1988 | 114,900 | +6.9% |
| 1987 | 107,500 | +3.1% |
| 1986 | 104,300 | −2.9% |
| 1985 | 107,400 | −2.7% |
| 1984 | 110,400 | −2.8% |
| 1983 | 113,600 | +1.4% |
| 1982 | 112,000 | +17% |
| 1981 | 95,700 | +7.8% |
| 1980 | 88,800 | +1.3% |
| 1979 | 87,700 | −0.3% |
| 1978 | 88,000 | −5.9% |
| 1977 | 93,500 | +1.1% |
| 1976 | 92,500 | +6.2% |
| 1975 | 87,100 | −4.1% |
| 1974 | 90,800 | −9.1% |
| 1973 | 99,900 | +11% |
| 1972 | 89,700 | +14% |
| 1971 | 78,900 | −2.5% |
| 1970 | 80,924 | −2.1% |
| 1969 | 82,688 | +15% |
| 1968 | 72,000 | −4.0% |
| 1967 | 75,000 | +12% |
| 1966 | 67,000 | +3.1% |
| 1965 | 65,000 | +3.2% |
| 1964 | 63,000 | +8.6% |
| 1963 | 58,000 | −1.3% |
| 1962 | 58,743 | +2.9% |
| 1961 | 57,110 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports11,404 t USD 26.2 m
Exporter rank24 of 81
Imports20,433 t USD 47.3 m
Importer rank33 of 168
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of pork (pig meat) in South Africa?

South Africa produced 365,630 t in 2024, 0.29% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does South Africa rank in the world for production of pork (pig meat)?

South Africa ranked 34th of 171 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 45.5% of the world total.

### How has the production of pork (pig meat) in South Africa changed?

It rose by 56% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +7.9% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

### Does South Africa export or import meat of pig with the bone, fresh or chilled?

In 2024 South Africa reported exports of 11,404 t (USD 26.2 m) and imports of 20,433 t (USD 47.3 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/china/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/united-states/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/brazil/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/spain/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/russia/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/germany/)[Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/vietnam/)[Canada](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/canada/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/france/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/poland/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/mexico/)[South Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/south-korea/)
[All countries producing pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/)

## Other products of South Africa

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/south-africa/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/south-africa/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/south-africa/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/south-africa/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/south-africa/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/south-africa/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/south-africa/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/south-africa/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/south-africa/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/south-africa/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/south-africa/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/south-africa/)
[Agricultural production in South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/country/south-africa/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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