Frozen pork cuts (other) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported frozen pork cuts (other) worth $2.95 billion (852.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 104 countries. That is 20% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.95B | 852.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.46B | 763.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.01B | 622.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.46B | 817.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.82B | 1.09M t |
| 2019 | $2.20B | 839.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.98B | 700.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.81B | 678.1K t |
Where the United States exports frozen pork cuts (other) to
The largest buyer markets were South Korea (21%), Japan (13%), Colombia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Costa Rica grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $627.7M | 21% |
| Japan | $383.7M | 13% |
| Colombia | $336.9M | 11% |
| Australia | $294.6M | 10% |
| Mexico | $226.8M | 7.7% |
| China | $221.5M | 7.5% |
| Dominican Republic | $183.9M | 6.2% |
| Honduras | $138.3M | 4.7% |
| Guatemala | $67.2M | 2.3% |
| Costa Rica | $55.8M | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.46 per kg, close to the world average of $3.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen pork cuts (other) imports to the United States
The United States imported $648.8 million of frozen pork cuts (other) in 2024 (163.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 212 countries. The largest suppliers were Mexico (20%), Denmark (18%), Canada (17%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $126.9M | 20% |
| Denmark | $119.7M | 19% |
| Canada | $113.2M | 18% |
| Brazil | $96.1M | 15% |
| Spain | $43.5M | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $42.4M | 6.5% |
| Poland | $37.3M | 5.8% |
| Ireland | $25.2M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $22.8M | 3.5% |
| Chile | $11.0M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 0203.29: Meat: of swine, n.e.c. in item no. 0203.2, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen pork cuts (other) exported by the United States?
The United States exported frozen pork cuts (other) worth $2.95 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 852.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 104 countries worldwide, with 19% of world exports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen pork cuts (other) from the United States?
South Korea was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($627.7 million), followed by Japan (13%) and Colombia (11%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 107 buyer countries in total. Costa Rica grew fastest among the top ten, up 79% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen pork cuts (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.46 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $3.05 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 frozen pork cuts (other) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.81 billion in 2017 to $2.95 billion in 2024, an increase of 63%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import frozen pork cuts (other)?
Yes. The United States imported $648.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, Denmark and Canada. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.30 billion a year.
What is the HS code for frozen pork cuts (other)?
The HS code for frozen pork cuts (other) is subheading 0203.29. 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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