Meat and the Economy

Brazil is the largest producer of beef in the world, accounting for approximately 25% of global production.

Pork is the most commonly consumed meat worldwide, accounting for approximately 36% of global meat consumption.

The United States is the largest exporter of pork in the world, accounting for approximately 25% of global pork exports.

Wagyu beef is the most expensive type of meat in the world, with some cuts selling for thousands of dollars per pound.

China is the largest consumer of chicken in the world, accounting for approximately 25% of global chicken consumption.

Chicken is the most common type of meat used in fast food restaurants, accounting for approximately 50% of all meat used.

China is the largest producer of lamb in the world, accounting for approximately 25% of global lamb production.

Pork is the most common type of meat used in traditional Chinese cuisine, accounting for approximately 60% of all meat used.

China is the largest producer of goat meat in the world, accounting for approximately 25% of global goat meat production.

Chicken is the most common type of meat used in traditional Indian cuisine, accounting for approximately 50% of all meat used.

China is the largest producer of duck meat in the world, accounting for approximately 80% of global duck meat production.

Beef is the most common type of meat used in traditional French cuisine, accounting for approximately 50% of all meat used.

The United States is the largest producer of turkey meat in the world, accounting for approximately 50% of global turkey meat production.

Pork is the most common type of meat used in traditional Mexican cuisine, accounting for approximately 50% of all meat used.

France is the largest producer of veal in the world, accounting for approximately 25% of global veal production.