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Argentina's pork exports grew in first four months of 2024

Export volumes continue to grow, while export values do not.

Evolution of Argentina's international pork trade in the last 12 months. Prepared by 333 Latin America with data from the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of the Ministry of Economy of Argentina.

Exports

Exports increased 12.7% in the first four months of the year compared to the same period in 2023, going from 4,366 to 4,921 tons. However, the export value (USD 3.8 million) decreased 0.4%.

In April, 1,758 tons of pork were exported, the highest volume recorded since June 2021, representing a year-on-year increase of 96% and a 42.7% increase from March.

Imports

In the first four months of the year, pork imports reached 4,275 tons valued at USD 13 million, representing a decrease in volume of 48.2% compared to the same period of 2023.

In April, pork imports totaled 1,011 tons, a decrease of 43.9% compared to April of 2023 and an increase of 15.8% compared to March. The cumulative trade balance for the pork sector shows a deficit of USD 9.1 million.

333 Latin America with data from the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of the Ministry of Economy of Argentina.
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