Cattle and pig slaughter rose in Panama in September
Panama’s National Institute of Statistics and Census reported 30,136 cattle and 67,288 pigs slaughtered in September 2026. Preliminary figures showed year-on-year increases of 11.2% for cattle and 8.9% for pigs.
Event / data period: 2026-09
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In its 20 October report, the institute said cumulative slaughter through September was up 3.4% for cattle and 11.8% for pigs. The head counts are based on monthly reports supplied by justices of the peace, mayors, veterinarians and slaughterhouse administrators.
Results varied by province: Panama, Herrera and Veraguas reported increases in cattle slaughter, while Coclé also joined those provinces for pigs. The release measures slaughter recorded at facilities; it does not represent all livestock raising or total meat production.
Data
September 2026 slaughter counts
Preliminary slaughter counts and annual changes published by Panama’s INEC.
| Cattle slaughtered | 30136 | 11.2 |
| Pigs slaughtered | 67288 | 8.9 |
Methodology
Counts are preliminary for September; annual changes compare with September 2025. Head counts are compiled from slaughterhouse reports.
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