India’s piggery sector has experienced modest but steady development over the past decade, establishing itself as an important component of the country’s livestock economy. With a pig population of approximately 9.06 million according to the 20th Livestock Census (2019), production remains geographically concentrated in northeastern states-particularly Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Mizoram-where pork consumption is culturally significant. States like West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Bihar also contribute to overall production.
Despite gradual increases in urban pork consumption driven by changing dietary preferences, the sector’s growth has been constrained by infrastructure deficits, limited market access, and various management challenges that prevent it from realizing its full economic potential.
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