June 29, 2026
 

Malaysia's pig farm numbers drop 22% as pork output falls, minister says supply still adequate

Domestic pork supply is supported by import access as registered farms shrink and production declines due to ongoing disease pressure.

The number of registered pig farms in Malaysia fell from 435 in 2024 to 338 in 2025, a decline of 22%, as domestic pork production dropped from 136,506 metric tonnes to an estimated 115,284 metric tonnes over the same period.

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu disclosed the figures in a written reply to parliament, responding to a question from Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng on the state of the country's pig farming sector and pork supply.

Despite the production decline, Mohamad said national pork supply remained sufficient to meet demand. Total pork supply for 2025 is estimated at 221,959 metric tonnes against domestic demand of 213,928 metric tonnes, with the balance drawn from imports sourced through approved overseas establishments.

The minister did not provide a direct explanation for the fall in registered farm numbers or the production decline. However, he noted that domestic supply had previously been affected by African Swine Fever (ASF), and confirmed that disease risk remained an active monitoring concern.

The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) is tasked with ongoing surveillance of the sector, covering farm numbers, production capacity, ASF and other disease risks, and supply adequacy to ensure market stability.

Malaysia's non-Muslim population, estimated at 36.5% of the total, forms the domestic consumer base for pork.

- CodeBlue