U.S. Pork Exports - Pork Checkoff

U.S. Pork Exports

In 2024, U.S. pork exports surpassed $8.63 billion in value. In total, more than 3.03 million metric tons of pork was exported to other markets.

Source: USDA Foreign Agricultural Service

For Every Hog Sold, More Than $66.53 Comes From These Markets

In 2024, export value averaged $66.53 for all market hogs slaughtered in the U.S. (export value divided by total U.S. commercial hog slaughter)

Source: USDA FAS, USDA NASS, USMEF

 

More Than $66.53 Per Hog Comes From These Markets

In 2024, export value averaged $66.53 for all market hogs slaughtered in the U.S. (export value divided by total U.S. commercial hog slaughter)
Source: USDA FAS, USDA NASS, USMEF

U.S. Pork Across the Globe

The National Pork Board 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 30.3% of total U.S. pork and pork variety meat production in 2024. Here is a breakdown of the top seven U.S. pork customers.

In 2024, exports accounted for 30.3 percent of total U.S. pork and pork variety meat production. Export value averaged $66.53 for every U.S. hog marketed.