February 21, 2022

Colombia sees 3.8% increase in pig slaughter numbers in 2021
 

There were 5.19 million head of pigs slaughtered in Colombia last year - a figure that represents an increase of 3.8% compared to the 5.00 million head harvested in 2020, according to information from Porkcolombia.

2021 was characterised by very positive results for the Colombian swine industry, supported by a significant increase in the demand for pork that was on par with the increase in prices.

The country’s pork production for 2021 closed at 491,233 tonnes, a 4.9% increase compared to the previous year (468,429 tonnes).

Imports saw an increase of 72.8% from 76,050 tonnes in 2020 to 131,443 tonnes in 2021. The increases seen in terms of slaughter, production and imports are related to the increase in per capita consumption which reached 12.2kg in 2021, up 13% compared to the estimated 10.8kg in 2020.

Live pig prices have reached historical levels throughout 2021, consolidating an annual average of COP$7,564/kg (US$1.92), up 38% compared to the average in 2020 (COP$5,841/kg; US$1.48).

- Pig333 / Porkcolombia