USDA – Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade

This report analyzes global meat trade trends and forecasts for 2026.

Key findings include expected declines in beef and pork exports by major traders in 2026 after growth in 2025, while chicken meat exports are projected to continue rising to record levels. The report highlights shifts in global meat trade since 2019, including surges in pork trade due to demand from China and recent fluctuations influenced by disease outbreaks and feed prices. Regional specifics include tighter beef supplies in Oceania, Brazil, and the U.S., lower pork production in the EU, and robust chicken meat supplies from Brazil and China.