The Port of Valencia is a key facility for the export of Spanish pork, with 80% of its pork exports headed to Asia, led by China. The port has 3,000 connections for refrigerated containers and warehouses for perishable products, facilitating the shipping of pork to 75 countries across five continents. In the first half of 2021, 174,591 tons of Spanish pork were exported from the port. Despite economic uncertainty, exports are seen as a vital source of wealth and job creation. The port is investing in infrastructure and services to support the growing import/export activity.