EU pork exports to third countries remained stable from January to July 2024, with a total of 2.36 million tonnes exported, similar to the previous year, according to the EU Commission. Spain remained the leading exporter with a 32% market share, followed by the Netherlands and Denmark, which experienced a decrease in exports. Germany saw a significant increase of around 17% in pork deliveries to third countries. China continued to be the largest buyer of European pork, accounting for over a quarter of total exports, although there was a 7% decrease compared to last year. The Philippines and South Korea increased their pork imports from the EU by over a fifth since the start of the year.