The U.S. pork industry's contribution to the national economy

The $27.2 billion of gross cash receipts from hog marketings in 2023 represents only a portion of the total economic activity supported by the industry. Although the size and structure of the U.S. pork industry has changed over time, increased levels of production have supported jobs and generated earnings in the national economy. An estimated 573,311 U.S. jobs are involved in various aspects of the pork value chain — ranging from input suppliers to producers to processors and handlers as well as main street businesses that benefit from purchases by people in these industries. Overall, an estimated $37.6 billion of personal income and $62.7 billion of gross national product are supported by the U.S. pork industry based on 2023 levels of production, converted to current year dollars.