China again reports a sharp drop in meat imports

China 's meat imports fell 36% year-on-year in April, according to released customs data. Last month, 592,000 tons of meat entered the country, which is 36% less than a year ago.

Imports have also been impacted by tight logistics caused by the lengthy COVID-19 lockdown in Shanghai. Meat imports in the first four months of the year fell by 36% year-on-year to 2.26 million tons, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs.

Demand for imported pork has plummeted this year after Chinese pig farmers ramped up pig farming to offset losses caused by African swine fever in recent years. Beef imports also declined due to the quarantine in Shanghai, China 's main gateway for the product.