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.
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![Monthly evolution and annual totals of Chinese pork imports. Source: 333 based on data from China Customs.](https://www.pig333.com/3tres3_common/art/pig333/19017/monthly-evolution-and-annual-totals-of-chinese-pork-imports-source-333-based-on-data-from-china-customs_260599.jpg?w=820&q=1&ts=1674583188)
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.