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Pork market in the United States

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The U.S. pork market volume remained relatively stable between 2018 and 2023, with physical consumption fluctuating within a narrow band around 10.8 million tonnes. Production rose through 2020 before easing, while export volumes generally expanded, notably in 2020.

Market dynamics in the early 2020s were shaped by growing consumer demand for convenient and processed meat products, which supported volume. Supply chain disruptions during this period also influenced availability and market conditions. By 2023, the emergence and innovation in alternative meat segments, such as cultivated beef products, introduced new competitive pressures on traditional meat consumption, coinciding with a slight contraction in pork market volume.

Preliminary 2024 trade data points to rising pork exports, supported by advancements in freezing technology and enhanced cold chain infrastructure, which improved product quality and shelf life for international distribution.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in the United States
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the United States by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production pork in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

The United States ranked second globally in pork production from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pork, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Pork production in the United States grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 12 845 thousand tons of pork, marking a 2.4% increase over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 10.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 3.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.9%	5.0%	2.4%	3.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of pork production in the United States increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 32 692 million US dollars, showing a modest 0.6% uptick compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 30 306 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 1.3%, while the biggest increase was in 2019, rising by 7.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.3%)	7.2%	0.6%	2.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pork from the United States

Exports in kind, K t

Pork export volumes from the United States expanded for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 2 352 thousand tons, representing a 16.8% year-over-year increase. Over the 2017–2020 period, exports surged by 35.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.8%	11.0%	16.8%	10.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Mexico, Japan, and China—collectively accounted for 65.2% of total US pork exports in volume terms.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Pork exports from the United States grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, export value reached 5 986 million US dollars, up 14.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 30.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 9.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.5%	13.4%	14.7%	9.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2017–2020 period, Japan (29.5% of export value), Mexico (20.0%), and China (14.4%) were the top destinations for US pork exports in value terms, together making up 64.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pork to the United States

Imports in kind, K t

Pork imports into the United States fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 317 thousand tons, reflecting an 8.7% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017–2020 span, imports dropped by 26.5%, with a compound annual decline rate of 9.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.7%)	(13.7%)	(8.7%)	(9.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Canada (65.6% of import volume), Poland (12.5%), and Denmark (6.0%) consistently led as the main sources of pork imports into the United States, jointly representing 84.1% of total volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Pork import values into the United States declined for the third year running. In 2020, imports were valued at 1 048 million US dollars, showing a 4.7% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports fell by 26.6%, with a compound annual decline rate of 9.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.5%)	(13.9%)	(4.7%)	(9.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Canada (60.2% of import value), Poland (12.7%), and Denmark (8.1%) remained the leading suppliers of pork to the United States in value terms, together accounting for 81.0% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io