Mexico has experienced a 15% rise in pork imports year-on-year as of May, reaching for imported pork to compensate for a dip in local production. The United States and Canada have been significant suppliers, aiding in price stability. Mexico has introduced a duty-free import quota of 10,000 metric tons to further reduce prices. Despite an expected growth in exports, Mexico will continue to be a net importer of pork products. Pork prices in Mexico remain at record highs due to previous sanitation issues and herd liquidation, although this has helped offset increased production costs. However, the industry's expansion is constrained by productivity challenges, with a projected decline in production by 2% in 2021.