We hope you take a little time to learn more about our industry, the producers and the high-quality products produced in British Columbia.
This industry is not a big one, producing only about 5% of the pork consumed by British Columbians, but it is significant and different from those in other regions. Nine family farms carefully raise pigs to high standards for specialty markets in BC, whether for local butchers, independent grocers or your favourite restaurants.
As a consumer, asking for BC Pork products ensures that you are taking home to your family pork of high quality that is fresh, versatile and delicious!
BC PORK…HIGH QUALITY, SPECIALTY PORK PRODUCTS, PROUDLY GROWN CLOSE TO HOME
BC Pork Sector Overview
Snapshot
- In 2025, there were 9 commercial pork producers licensed in BC
- BC farms are concentrated in the central Fraser Valley; there is also one farm in the Peace River, one in the Kootenays, and two on Vancouver Island.
- In 2025, BC’s licensed producers raised an estimated 130,000 hogs.
- The BC hog industry farm gate revenue is valued at approximately $16 million.
- BC’s industry produces both market hogs (75% of production) and round hogs/sucklings (whole hogs for BBQ and Asian markets).
- The BC industry produces less than 5% of pork consumed by British Columbians.