In May 2022, Vietnam saw a 14.5% increase in volume and an 8.3% increase in value in its meat and meat product exports, totaling 1,780 tons and worth $6.7 million. The majority of these exports were sent to Hong Kong, with a notable increase in exports to France, Belgium, and the UK. However, the overall export volume and value for the first five months of 2022 decreased by 24.1% and 17.5% respectively compared to the same period in 2021.
On the other hand, the country's meat imports in May 2022 decreased by 26.3% in volume and 12.2% in value compared to May 2021. India was the largest supplier of meat and meat products to Vietnam in this period. Additionally, the report highlighted a decrease in pork imports due to slow domestic pork consumption and an increase in live hog prices in various regions.