Fresh pork hams and shoulders exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fresh pork hams and shoulders by the United States reached $1.81 billion in 2024 (891.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 69 countries for exports of this product. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.81B | 891.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.63B | 838.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.45B | 789.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.09B | 640.1K t |
| 2020 | $709.0M | 466.3K t |
| 2019 | $731.7M | 429.8K t |
| 2018 | $720.2M | 461.4K t |
| 2017 | $812.4M | 445.6K t |
Where the United States exports fresh pork hams and shoulders to
One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 98% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.77B | 98% |
| Canada | $19.8M | 1.1% |
| Guatemala | $6.5M | 0.4% |
| Dominican Republic | $4.3M | 0.2% |
| Colombia | $1.7M | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 0.1% |
| Chile | $852K | 0.1% |
| Bahamas | $779K | 0% |
| Panama | $723K | 0% |
| Japan | $713K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.03 per kg, close to the world average of $2.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh pork hams and shoulders imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported fresh pork hams and shoulders worth $179.7 million (59.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 162 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $178.5M | 99% |
| Italy | $817K | 0.5% |
| Mexico | $306K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $37K | 0% |
| France | $27K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0203.12: Meat: of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh pork hams and shoulders exported by the United States?
The United States exported fresh pork hams and shoulders worth $1.81 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 891.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 69 countries worldwide, with 34% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh pork hams and shoulders from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 98% of the value ($1.77 billion), followed by Canada (1%) and Guatemala (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 41 buyer countries in total. Colombia grew fastest among the top ten, up 403% on the year.
What is the average export price of fresh pork hams and shoulders per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.03 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $2.39 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of fresh pork hams and shoulders from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $812.4 million in 2017 to $1.81 billion in 2024, an increase of 123%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import fresh pork hams and shoulders?
Yes. The United States imported $179.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Italy and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.63 billion a year.
What is the HS code for fresh pork hams and shoulders?
The HS code for fresh pork hams and shoulders is subheading 0203.12. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0203 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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