Prepared pork shoulder exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $105.0 million of prepared pork shoulder in 2024 (30.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 66 countries. Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $337.7 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 | $105.0M | 30.8K t |
| 2023 | $93.2M | 28.5K t |
| 2022 | $114.2M | 33.8K t |
| 2021 | $83.0M | 22.8K t |
| 2020 | $337.7M | 106.2K t |
| 2019 | $210.1M | 75.5K t |
| 2018 | $14.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $26.4M | 7.4K t |
Where the United States exports prepared pork shoulder to
Japan alone took 88% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Panama grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $92.3M | 88% |
| Panama | $6.7M | 6.4% |
| Canada | $2.8M | 2.7% |
| FS Micronesia | $1.3M | 1.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $741K | 0.7% |
| Bermuda | $355K | 0.3% |
| Belize | $229K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $132K | 0.1% |
| Marshall Isds | $119K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $84K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.41 per kg, close to the world average of $3.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared pork shoulder imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported prepared pork shoulder worth $6.0 million (968 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 166 countries for imports of this product. Canada alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+601% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $4.1M | 67% |
| Denmark | $985K | 16% |
| Mexico | $516K | 8.6% |
| Italy | $328K | 5.4% |
| Spain | $89K | 1.5% |
| Hungary | $43K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $9K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 1602.42: Meat preparations: of swine, shoulders and cuts thereof, prepared or preserved (excluding homogenised preparations).
Common questions
What is the value of prepared pork shoulder exported by the United States?
The United States exported prepared pork shoulder worth $105.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 66 countries worldwide, with 25% of world exports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy prepared pork shoulder from the United States?
Japan was the largest buyer with 88% of the value ($92.3 million), followed by Panama (6%) and Canada (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. Panama grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average export price of prepared pork shoulder per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.41 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $3.95 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 prepared pork shoulder from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $26.4 million in 2017 to $105.0 million in 2024, an increase of 298%. The peak was 2020 at $337.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import prepared pork shoulder?
Yes. The United States imported $6.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Denmark and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $99.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared pork shoulder?
The HS code for prepared pork shoulder is subheading 1602.42. It sits in HS chapter 16 (meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, or insects; preparations thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1602 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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