Last year, the European Union exported 4,193,639 t of pork and pork products to third countries.
Spain was the largest exporter with 1,340,683 t, representing 32% of the total, followed by the Netherlands (17%), Denmark (15%), Germany (8%), and France (6%). The remaining EU countries accounted for 884,894 t (21%).
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![Share in total EU pork exports. Source: 333 based on DG-Agri data.](https://www.pig333.com/3tres3_common/art/pig333/20205/share-in-total-eu-pork-exports_282458.jpg?w=820&q=1&ts=1711613080)
Share in total EU pork exports. Source: 333 based on DG-Agri data.
China was the leading destination except for Germany, which has been affected by African swine fever since 2020 and has its exports to China restricted.
![Leading European exporters of pork and pork products to third countries and main destinations. Source: 333 based on DG-Agri data.](https://www.pig333.com/3tres3_common/art/pig333/20205/leading european-exporters-of-pork-and-pork-products-to-third-countries-and-main-destinations_282457.jpg?w=820&q=1&ts=1711556120)
Leading European exporters of pork and pork products to third countries and main destinations. Source: 333 based on DG-Agri data.
March 27, 2024/ 333 Staff with data from DG-Agri.