American exporters were able to compensate for the decline in pork exports to China with supplies to other countries

Pork exports from the United States to CHINA , including Hong Kong, have declined significantly this year; but suppliers were able to find alternative markets. According to the American MEAT EXPORT Organization (USMEF), U.S. pork exports, including offal and processed products, to the People's Republic fell by about 181,000 tons, or 23%, to 619,710 tons in the first three quarters of 2021. 

As a result, export earnings also fell by a fifth to $1.24 billion. However, China's reluctance to buy pork only affected fresh and frozen pork, sales of which fell by about 40% to 360,000 tons. On the contrary, sales.

Despite weak business in China, total U.S. pork exports from January to September 2021 stood at 2.24 million tonnes, up just over 1% from the record high for the same period last year. Revenue was even more encouraging for exporters, rising just over 9% to $5.38 billion. This year, export earnings are likely to reach a new high. In addition to high sales prices, this was also due to marketing success in other countries. This is especially true of Mexico, where shipments rose 27% in the first three quarters to 623,200 tons and revenue rose 57% to $1.07 billion. Thus, in terms of volume, Mexico has replaced China as the most important export destination for American pork.

Japan remained the third-largest buyer of US pork, increasing its US orders by 6% to 301,000 tons from the same period last year. Exports to SOUTH KOREA also increased by about 6% to 128,500 tons. In addition, more than twice as much pork was sold to Central American countries - 93,140 tons. Shipments to ASEAN increased by 46% to 66,500 tons, with exports to the Philippines up 146% from the average. On the other hand, Australia again cut back on purchases, with pork exports down 19% to just under 50,000 tons.