According to the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), the United States exported 35,100 metric tons of pork to China in April 2026, an increase of 33% compared with the same month last year.
The value of these exports rose by 15% to US$74.4 million.
USMEF noted that pork variety meats continue to make up the bulk of U.S. pork exports to China, where they maintain strong consumer demand.
During the January–April period of 2026, U.S. pork exports to China totaled 139,900 metric tons, only 1% below the corresponding period of the previous year.
However, export value for the first four months reached US$297.3 million, representing a 13% decline year-on-year.
Despite the strong rebound in April shipments, the lower cumulative export value suggests that price pressure persists and that the composition of exports to the Chinese market has shifted.
Industry analysts note that China remains one of the key destinations for U.S. pork exports, particularly for pork products that face more limited demand in other international markets.
Source: PigUA.info, based on ThePigSite.com