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European Union - Geographic distribution of pig production
Pig production is concentrated in a few countries, with Denmark, Germany, Spain, France, the
Netherlands and Poland having more than two thirds of the breeding pigs between them
(December 2008 survey).
Netherlands and Poland having more than two thirds of the breeding pigs between them
(December 2008 survey).
At regional level (NUTS1), half of the breeding pigs are concentrated in eleven regions, all of which are located in these six countries. Naturally, the size of the countries and regions plays a role in this ranking. In relative terms, the average share of pig production in agricultural output is highest in Denmark (29%), followed by Belgium (20%), Poland (15%), Malta, Cyprus (both 14%) and Germany (13%).
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