U.S. Pork Exports
The U.S. produces 12% of the world’s pork. In 2021, U.S. pork exports surpassed $8.1 billion in value. In total, more than 6.4 billion pounds of pork was exported to other markets.
For Every Hog Sold, More Than $62.86 Comes From These Markets
In 2021, export value averaged $62.86 for every U.S. hog marketed. Here’s the breakdown from each market.
Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service and USMEF
U.S. Pork Across the Globe
The Checkoff has developed an international market development strategy to build confidence in U.S. pork in a diverse global protein market. We look for areas to differentiate U.S. pork from competitors and add value and opportunity into other markets.
Top U.S. Pork Customers
Exports accounted for 29.4% of total U.S. pork and pork variety meat production in 2021. Here is a breakdown of the top seven U.S. pork customers.
