Parent Product
Derived Products
HS Code
020312
Last Updated
2026-04-16
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- United States Fresh Pork Ham & Shoulder market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 5 sampled export transactions for United States are summarized.
- 12 export partner companies and 16 import partner companies are mapped for Fresh Pork Ham & Shoulder in United States.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 3 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-04-16.
Fresh Pork Ham & Shoulder Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in United States
12 export partner companies are tracked for Fresh Pork Ham & Shoulder in United States. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Explore Fresh Pork Ham & Shoulder export intelligence in United States, including 5 sampled supplier transactions, monthly unit-price ranges, and partner-country trade flow patterns for HS Code 020312.
Scatter points are sampled from 47.3% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Export Supplier Transaction Records for Fresh Pork Ham & Shoulder in United States
5 sampled Fresh Pork Ham & Shoulder transactions in United States include date, origin, and partner-country context to benchmark export prices and supplier trading patterns.
Fresh Pork Ham & Shoulder sampled transaction unit prices by date in United States: 2025-12-26: 2.36 USD / kg, 2025-12-22: 3.33 USD / kg, 2025-12-12: 3.04 USD / kg, 2025-12-09: 3.05 USD / kg, 2025-12-03: 4.17 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-26 | PIE**** ** ******* *** ********** ************ | 2.36 USD / kg | (United States) | (Mexico) | |
| 2025-12-22 | CAR** ** ******* *** ***** ***************** ********** | 3.33 USD / kg | (United States) | (Mexico) | |
| 2025-12-12 | CAR** ** ******* *** ***** ***************** ********** | 3.04 USD / kg | (United States) | (Mexico) | |
| 2025-12-09 | CAR** ** ******* *** ***** ***************** ********** | 3.05 USD / kg | (United States) | (Mexico) | |
| 2025-12-03 | POS** ** ***** ******** **** ***** | 4.17 USD / kg | (United States) | (Costa Rica) |
Top Fresh Pork Ham & Shoulder Export Suppliers and Companies in United States
Review leading exporter profiles and benchmark them against 12 total export partner companies tracked for Fresh Pork Ham & Shoulder in United States. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to shortlist sourcing and export partners faster.
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Food ManufacturingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Animal ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Food WholesalersOthersFreight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsTradeDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
United States Export Partner Coverage
12 companies
Total export partner company count is a core signal of United States export network depth for Fresh Pork Ham & Shoulder.
Exporters and importers can open Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to assess Fresh Pork Ham & Shoulder partner concentration, capacity signals, and trade relevance in United States.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fresh Pork Ham & Shoulder in United States (HS Code 020312)
Analyze 3 years of Fresh Pork Ham & Shoulder export volume and value in United States to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 776,037,511 | 1,670,536,860 USD |
| 2023 | 737,475,069 | 1,524,051,325 USD |
| 2022 | 627,016,624 | 1,290,313,952 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Fresh Pork Ham & Shoulder Exports from United States (HS Code 020312) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fresh Pork Ham & Shoulder exports from United States.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 758,284,933 | 1,626,778,488 USD |
| 2 | Canada | 10,031,832 | 20,589,562 USD |
| 3 | Dominican Republic | 2,717,508 | 8,451,257 USD |
| 4 | Guatemala | 1,465,353 | 6,536,611 USD |
| 5 | Colombia | 606,190 | 1,746,953 USD |
Fresh Pork Ham & Shoulder Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in United States: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
16 import partner companies are tracked for Fresh Pork Ham & Shoulder in United States. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 10.9% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fresh Pork Ham & Shoulder in United States
5 sampled Fresh Pork Ham & Shoulder import transactions in United States provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fresh Pork Ham & Shoulder sampled import transaction unit prices by date in United States: 2026-01-29: 4.47 USD / kg, 2026-01-29: 4.47 USD / kg, 2026-01-16: 3.64 USD / kg, 2026-01-15: 3.38 USD / kg, 2026-01-15: 3.38 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | CAR** ** ***** ****** **** **** ****** | 4.47 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-29 | CAR** ** ***** ****** **** **** ****** | 4.47 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-16 | POR* ******** **** ******** *** ****** *** ** **** | 3.64 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-15 | POR* ******** **** ************ ** **** ** ******* *** ****** *** ** **** | 3.38 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-15 | POR* ******** **** ************ ** **** ** ******* *** ****** *** ** **** | 3.38 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Fresh Pork Ham & Shoulder Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in United States
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 16 total import partner companies tracked for Fresh Pork Ham & Shoulder in United States. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: OthersBeverage ManufacturingCrop ProductionFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood WholesalersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsFarming / Production / Processing / PackingTradeFood ManufacturingRetailDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood PackagingFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeFood ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-16
Industries: Food WholesalersFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingHORECADistribution / Wholesale
United States Import Partner Coverage
16 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fresh Pork Ham & Shoulder in United States.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Pork Ham & Shoulder importers, distributors, and buyer networks in United States.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Pork Ham & Shoulder in United States (HS Code 020312)
Track 3 years of Fresh Pork Ham & Shoulder import volume and value in United States to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 59,519,818 | 183,116,059 USD |
| 2023 | 67,259,363 | 202,817,270 USD |
| 2022 | 63,723,668 | 194,190,568 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fresh Pork Ham & Shoulder to United States (HS Code 020312) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 3 origin supplier countries supplying Fresh Pork Ham & Shoulder to United States.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 59,429,344 | 182,773,352 USD |
| 2 | Mexico | 81,588 | 306,149 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 8,886 | 36,558 USD |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh (Chilled)
Industry PositionPrimary Animal Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh (uncured) pork ham and shoulder cuts in the United States are supplied by a large, year-round, industrial pork sector with production concentrated in the Midwest and eastern North Carolina. The U.S. market is both a major domestic consumption market and a major exporter of pork cuts, with exports playing a material role in balancing overall supply. Domestic and imported pork sold commercially is subject to USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) inspection and labeling controls, and imported shipments face equivalence requirements plus port-of-entry reinspection. Channel access and specifications are often standardized through institutional purchasing nomenclature and buyer-defined trim/pack requirements, while state-level animal welfare sales standards (e.g., California’s Proposition 12) can influence sourcing requirements for certain markets.
Market RoleMajor producer, consumer, and exporter (net exporter)
Domestic RoleHigh-volume protein market supplied primarily by domestic slaughter and fabrication, with distribution into retail, foodservice, and further-processing channels.
SeasonalityYear-round production and slaughter supported by confinement systems; demand and pricing can show seasonal patterns, but physical availability is generally continuous.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Cut definition and nomenclature (ham vs. shoulder items) specified by primal/subprimal designation and buyer program requirements
- Buyer-specified trim levels (fat cap and surface fat expectations) and weight ranges are common contracting parameters
- Chilled condition and intact vacuum packaging are typical quality acceptance checks for boxed primals/subprimals
Compositional Metrics
- Lean-to-fat ratio and fat trim outcomes are commonly used commercial specification parameters for pricing and downstream yield expectations
Grades
- Commercial specifications often rely on standardized cut descriptions (e.g., IMPS/URMIS nomenclature) plus purchaser-defined options rather than a single universal retail grading scheme for pork cuts.
Packaging
- Vacuum-sealed primals/subprimals in boxed (master case) formats for wholesale distribution
- Case-ready or overwrapped retail packs for supermarket meat cases
- Mandatory handling/safe-handling label elements applied as required for raw, not-ready-to-eat meat sold to consumers
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Hog production (farrow/nursery/finishing) → slaughter under inspection → fabrication into primals/subprimals (ham and shoulder) → vacuum-pack boxing → refrigerated transport/cold storage → wholesale/retail/foodservice distribution
Temperature
- Strict cold-chain control is required for fresh (chilled) pork to maintain safety and quality during storage and distribution.
- Retail/foodservice cold-holding commonly targets 41°F (5°C) or below for time/temperature control for safety foods in jurisdictions adopting Food Code-aligned controls.
Atmosphere Control
- Vacuum packaging (reduced-oxygen) is widely used for boxed pork cuts to manage purge, oxidation, and shelf-life performance under refrigeration.
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is highly sensitive to temperature control and packaging integrity; vacuum-sealed boxed cuts typically hold longer than overwrapped retail packs under comparable refrigeration.
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Animal Disease HighAfrican swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious and deadly swine disease; an incursion in the United States could trigger aggressive control measures, major supply disruption, and trading-partner restrictions that materially affect pork cut availability and pricing.Require documented farm biosecurity programs, restrict and control feed/waste pathways (including swill controls), strengthen supplier disease-monitoring protocols, and monitor USDA APHIS ASF alerts and preparedness guidance.
Regulatory Compliance MediumNoncompliance with FSIS inspection, certification, or labeling requirements can result in detention/refusal of entry for imports, distribution blocks, or enforcement actions; state-level market standards (e.g., sow-housing-related sales requirements) can also affect channel access and sourcing eligibility.Use a pre-shipment document and label verification checklist aligned to FSIS import/labeling guidance; confirm program eligibility for state-specific sales channels where relevant.
Logistics MediumFresh (chilled) pork requires continuous refrigeration; cold-chain failures, refrigerated capacity constraints, or transport delays can cause spoilage, downgrades, and service-level failures in retail/foodservice programs.Implement continuous temperature monitoring, qualify backup refrigerated carriers/cold storage, and design delivery schedules with contingency time for port/warehouse delays.
Sustainability MediumEnvironmental compliance and community scrutiny around concentrated hog production (including manure/nutrient management and potential regulated discharges under NPDES where applicable) can create permitting, enforcement, and reputational risks that affect supply reliability and buyer acceptance.Screen suppliers for CAFO/NPDES compliance where applicable, require nutrient management planning evidence, and use third-party sustainability audits for high-density sourcing regions.
Labor MediumMeatpacking and processing facilities face well-documented worker safety hazards; serious incidents or chronic injury/illness can drive operational disruption, regulatory scrutiny, and labor availability challenges affecting throughput and continuity of supply.Assess supplier OSHA safety programs and injury-prevention controls (ergonomics, guarding, refrigeration safety), and require corrective-action closure evidence from audits.
Sustainability
- Nutrient management and water-quality impacts from hog-dense areas; CAFO-related discharges can be regulated under Clean Water Act NPDES permitting where applicable
- Community impact concerns (odor/air quality) in concentrated production regions
- GHG emissions and broader environmental footprint scrutiny for livestock supply chains
Labor & Social
- Worker safety risks in meatpacking and processing (ergonomics, machine hazards, chemical/refrigeration hazards, slips/trips/falls, and biological exposures)
- Reliance on labor-intensive processing operations can create operational vulnerability during labor shortages or elevated injury/illness rates
Standards
- SQF
- BRCGS Food Safety
- FSSC 22000
FAQ
Which U.S. agency is primarily responsible for inspection and labeling oversight for fresh pork sold commercially?USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is responsible for ensuring that meat (including pork) sold commercially is inspected and is safe, wholesome, and properly labeled under the Federal Meat Inspection Act framework.
What are commonly required documents and steps to import pork into the United States?Imports generally require an official foreign inspection certificate and an FSIS import inspection application/report, along with the importer’s CBP entry filing. After CBP and APHIS requirements are met, shipments are reinspected by FSIS at an approved import inspection facility as directed through FSIS systems.
What is the single biggest disruption risk for U.S. fresh pork supply and trade flows?An African swine fever (ASF) incursion is a top disruption risk because it is deadly to swine and can cause large-scale production impacts and severe trade disruption even though it does not infect people and properly prepared pork remains safe to eat.
Sources
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