Pork production gains ground as imports fall at the start of 2026
Pork imports in January fell 4.2% compared to December 2025 Photo: iStock
TL;DR
- Colombian pork imports fell to 12,990 tons in January 2026, a 4.2% decrease from December and below the 2025 monthly average.
- This import reduction is occurring despite stable international prices and a revalued Colombian peso.
- Factors influencing the decrease in imports include stable local prices, increased domestic production, and a slowdown in national economic activity and consumption.
- Domestic pork production saw a significant rise, with 536,692 pigs processed in February, a record for the month and a 13.5% increase.
- Over the first two months of 2026, domestic production increased by 12.7% compared to the same period in 2025, with key regions like Valle del Cauca, Cundinamarca, and Antioquia leading growth.
- The combined effect of lower imports and higher domestic production is leading to greater relative self-sufficiency in the Colombian pork market.