Foreign media: Chinese consumers are dissatisfied with the pork of Western pig breeds and have begun to favor native black pigs again. Black pig pork, known as the "Wagyu of pork," is praised for its better taste and higher quality, and its price is four times that of ordinary white pork.
China once imported a large number of Western pig breeds due to increased demand after economic reforms. These breeds have a shorter growth cycle, but now the market is oversupplied, leading to falling pork prices and losses for the pig farming industry.
Black pigs have become a "lifeline" for pig farmers. The number of black pigs has significantly increased in 2025, and it is expected that by 2027 they will account for 5% of China's total pig population. However, the black pig market lacks a unified standard, posing a risk of oversupply, and it also needs to compete with imported premium pork and other local brands.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1855993421121924/
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