Production and Trade
| Global pig stocks in 2007 |
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| (million) | |
| People's Republic of China | 425.6 |
| United States | 61.7 |
| Brazil | 35.9 |
| Germany | 27.1 |
| Vietnam | 26.6 |
| Spain | 26.1 |
| Poland | 18.1 |
| Russia | 15.9 |
| Mexico | 15.5 |
| Canada | 14.9 |
| World Total | 918.3 |
| Source: UN Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO) |
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Pigs are farmed in many countries, though the main consuming countries are in Asia, meaning there is a significant international and even intercontinental trade in live and slaughtered pigs. Despite having the world's largest herd, China is a net importer of pigs, and has been increasing its imports during its economic development. The largest exporters of pigs are the United States, European Union, and Canada. As an example, more than half of Canadian production (22.8 million pigs) in 2008 was exported, going to 143 countries.
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