Pig slaughter in the European Union increased for the second consecutive year in 2025. According to Eurostat data, 227.2 million animals were slaughtered, up 2.3% year-on-year. Despite the increase, activity levels remain below those recorded in previous years.
Spain remained the bloc’s leading producer, accounting for nearly a quarter of total slaughter, with a 4.4% annual increase. Germany ranked second, with stable volumes, while most major producing countries also posted gains, with only a few recording slight declines.
Pork production rose 3.3% year-on-year to 21.8 million tons in 2025. The stronger growth compared to slaughter reflects higher average carcass weights.
