U.S. pork production is forecast to hit 27.2 billion pounds for 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s November 2023 U.S. red meat and poultry forecast, marking a slight increase from USDA’s 2022 production total of just under 27 billion pounds.

America’s pig farmers produced a record-breaking number of market hogs in 2016, resulting in ample supplies of pork at the retail meat case and in restaurants.

Momentum is decidedly negative in the U.S. pork market at the moment.

It’s been a very positive year for the fresh pork category.

Much has been reported with regard to the developments of the relaxation of U.S. restrictions on trade with Cuba.

Pork has been a great value this year, especially compared with other proteins in the meat case that have been experiencing supply issues and higher prices.