Economics, Econometrics and Finance
8 years ago

Chinese households shifting from pork to beef and poultry consumption.

RePEc: Research Papers in Economics
LIVESTOCK PRODUCT CONSUMPTION PATTERNS IN URBAN AND RURAL CHINA
Hengyun Ma, Jikun Huang, Scott Rozelle, Allan N. Rae

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Livestock product consumption in China has changed over the years. While pork remains a popular choice, beef, dairy, and poultry consumption is on the rise. As people earn more money and their tastes evolve, they are spending less on pork. Different regions in China have varying preferences for livestock products, affecting how much people spend and the prices they pay.