Frozen pork hams and shoulders exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $235.0 million of frozen pork hams and shoulders in 2024 (95.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 77 countries for exports of this product. That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $646.7 million.
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 | $235.0M | 95.6K t |
| 2023 | $255.8M | 101.6K t |
| 2022 | $269.0M | 114.2K t |
| 2021 | $646.7M | 259.3K t |
| 2020 | $503.3M | 279.7K t |
| 2019 | $217.9M | 122.1K t |
| 2018 | $173.8M | 86.1K t |
| 2017 | $209.2M | 119.2K t |
Where the United States exports frozen pork hams and shoulders to
The largest buyer markets were China (42%), Dominican Republic (29%), Guatemala (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Panama grew fastest (+473% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $97.7M | 42% |
| Dominican Republic | $67.9M | 29% |
| Guatemala | $10.5M | 4.5% |
| Mexico | $8.5M | 3.6% |
| Colombia | $7.4M | 3.2% |
| El Salvador | $5.7M | 2.4% |
| Panama | $5.7M | 2.4% |
| New Zealand | $2.8M | 1.2% |
| Honduras | $2.8M | 1.2% |
| Bahamas | $2.4M | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.46 per kg, close to the world average of $2.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Frozen pork hams and shoulders imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported frozen pork hams and shoulders worth $25.2 million (9.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 184 countries. One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+651% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $17.7M | 70% |
| Brazil | $2.2M | 8.8% |
| Denmark | $1.7M | 6.8% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 5.8% |
| Mexico | $1.0M | 4.1% |
| Poland | $327K | 1.3% |
| Ireland | $246K | 1% |
| Chile | $202K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $180K | 0.7% |
| France | $116K | 0.5% |
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 0203.22: Meat: of swine, hams, shoulders and cuts thereof, with bone in, frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of frozen pork hams and shoulders exported by the United States?
The United States exported frozen pork hams and shoulders worth $235.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 95.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 77 countries worldwide, with 21% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy frozen pork hams and shoulders from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($97.7 million), followed by the Dominican Republic (29%) and Guatemala (4%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 75 buyer countries in total. Panama grew fastest among the top ten, up 473% on the year.
What is the average export price of frozen pork hams and shoulders per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.46 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $2.27 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 hams and shoulders from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $209.2 million in 2017 to $235.0 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2021 at $646.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import frozen pork hams and shoulders?
Yes. The United States imported $25.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Brazil and Denmark. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $209.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for frozen pork hams and shoulders?
The HS code for frozen pork hams and shoulders is subheading 0203.22. 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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