Most pork and beef was produced in South Ostrobothnia. In Southwest Finland, sheep meat was produced most.
In 2023, around 159 million kilos of pigmeat were produced, which was 7% less than in the previous year. Production decreased in several regions, with the largest decrease in volume in Southwest Finland. Pork production was highest in South Ostrobothnia and Southwest Finland.
The largest pork producing municipalities were Uusikaarlepyy (12 million kilos), Huittinen (11.9 million kilos), Loimaa (10.4 million kilos) and Seinäjoki (10 million kilos).
Beef production increased by 2% to just over 85 million kilos. Production increased in several regions. Beef production was highest in South Ostrobothnia, North Ostrobothnia and North Savo.
Beef production was highest in Kiuruvesi (3.3 million kilos), Kuopio (3.1 million kilos) and Kurikka (2.4 million kilos).
Sheepmeat production fell by 9% to 1.1 million kilos.
The highest sheep meat production was in Salo (90 000 kg), Somero (38 800 kg) and Kokkola (21 200 kg).
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