In 2022 China imported 1,760,000 t of pork or 2,870,000 t including offal, which represents decreases of 53% and 42%, respectively, in relation to imports in 2021, which stood at 3,710,000 t of pork and 4,990,000 t of pork and offal. Imports of offal alone have only decreased by 13%.
Despite this marked decrease, imports have been progressively increasing since August, from 120,000 tons in June and July to 200,000 tons in December.


Monthly evolution and annual totals of Chinese pork imports. Source: 333 based on data from China Customs.
January 18, 2023/ 333 Staff with information from Chinese Customs.