Venezuela: Livestock and Products Annual

Venezuela's total per capita meat consumption in 2025 is projected to reach 45 kilograms, marking a 153 percent increase from its 2018 record low. FAS Caracas (Post) estimates Venezuela's beef production for 2025 at 267,000 metric tons (MT), reflecting a 13 percent year-on-year decline. Poultry meat production is forecast to grow by 40 percent, reaching 768,000 MT, while pork production is expected to increase by 12 percent to 143,000 metric tons. Domestic production remains the primary source of Venezuela's meat supply, with chicken meat as the only significant import category. Poultry meat imports for 2025 are estimated at 14,000 MT, a 50 percent decline from 2024 levels.