China’s Pork Market Starts a New Cycle: A Different Cycle in a Transitional Time

This cycle will offer market opportunities to both local and global players. As local players adopt different business models, one key trend is companies moving toward more vertical integration to reduce the cost of production, stabilize the supply chain, and maximize value. China’s imports peaked in 2020 and will decline to a normal range in the coming years. Still, for global players, China will remain the world’s largest importer.