Chinese pork imports reached 530,000 tons in the first quarter, an increase of 26% compared to the same period last year. Including offal, the volume increases to 820,000 tons (+21%).
However, it should be noted that this increase is mainly due to January imports, which reached 220,000 t of pork, since in February and March these imports fell to 160,000 t and 150,000 t, respectively, values slightly higher than those of the previous year (130,000 and 140,000 t respectively in February and March 2022).
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![Chinese monthly pork imports (in tons). Source: 333 based on data from the General Administration of Customs of China.](https://www.pig333.com/3tres3_common/art/pig333/19265/chinese-monthly-pork-imports_265599.jpg?w=820&q=1&ts=1682060962)
Chinese monthly pork imports (in tons). Source: 333 based on data from the General Administration of Customs of China.
April 20, 2023/ 333 Staff with data from General Administration of Customs of China.