Prepared or preserved pork and offal market in Northern America

Earlier Report Observations

The market for prepared or preserved pork and offal in Northern America saw its value increase substantially from $4.7 billion in 2018 to $6.7 billion in 2023. This growth included significant jumps in 2020 and 2023, driven by consistent consumer demand for convenient protein and advances in meat processing. In physical terms, market volume remained relatively stable, peaking at 1.2 million tons in 2022 before a slight moderation.

Key innovations in processing—such as high-pressure treatment, smoking, curing, and vacuum packaging—improved product safety, quality, and shelf life. These advancements addressed health and food‑safety concerns, particularly during 2020, and supported the expansion of the processed‑meat sector. Shifts in eating habits and the growth of fast‑food restaurants further boosted demand for ready‑to‑cook and ready‑to‑eat items.

Consumer preferences increasingly moved toward clean‑label products with fewer additives and lower sodium, prompting manufacturers to reformulate. Government policies also encouraged the consumption of affordable, nutritious proteins. In 2023, rising exports of beef and pork from Canada to the United States affected domestic supply dynamics, contributing to a slight contraction in market volume.

Production prepared or preserved pork and offal in Northern America

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of prepared or preserved pork and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of prepared or preserved pork and offal, 2017-2020

Northern America's production of prepared or preserved pork and offal has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 1 179 thousand tons, marking a 1.5% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production surged by 9 877.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 363.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of prepared or preserved pork and offal production in Northern America has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 5 601 million US dollars, representing a 19.8% increase compared to the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, production value jumped by 12 570.4%, averaging an annual growth rate of 402.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports prepared or preserved pork and offal from Northern America

Exports in kind, K t

Northern America's exports of prepared or preserved pork and offal have fallen for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 24.9 thousand tons, showing a sharp decline of 19.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 13%, with an average annual drop of 4.5%. The peak was in 2018 at 33.4 thousand tons, which also saw the largest increase of 16.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Japan was the top market for prepared or preserved pork and offal exports from Northern America, accounting for 42.4% of total exports in volume.

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

World map of product's exports from Northern America in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Northern America's export value of prepared or preserved pork and offal has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 118.3 million US dollars, reflecting a gradual decrease of 4.8% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value increased by 10.5%, averaging an annual growth rate of 3.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 129.5 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 21.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

During 2017–2020, Japan held the leading position in the value of prepared or preserved pork and offal exports from Northern America, with a share of 26.2%.

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

World map of product's exports from Northern America in value, 2017-2020

Imports prepared or preserved pork and offal to Northern America

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of prepared or preserved pork and offal into Northern America have decreased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports were approximately 5.5 thousand tons, indicating a substantial drop of 18.6% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 97.1%, with an average annual decline of 69.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Italy, and Austria remained the primary suppliers of prepared or preserved pork and offal to Northern America, with shares of 4.0%, 2.3%, and 0.8% of imports in volume, respectively. Together, they accounted for 7.1% of total imports.

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

World map of product's imports to Northern America in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of prepared or preserved pork and offal into Northern America have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 235.8 million US dollars, showing a significant decrease of 18.9% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 19.1%, averaging an annual drop of 6.8%. The maximum value was in 2018 at 295.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 1.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Over 2017–2020, Denmark and Italy together made up 3.2% of total imports in value terms, positioning them as the main markets for prepared or preserved pork and offal to Northern America.

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

World map of product's imports to Northern America in value, 2017-2020