Germany: Pork exports to Hong Kong increased significantly

Published 2021년 2월 10일

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In 2020, Germany saw a significant increase in pork exports to Hong Kong, particularly in abattoir by-products which surged by 53.6% to 69,720 tons, making Germany the leading supplier in this category. The fresh and frozen pork sector also experienced a tripling of sales to Hong Kong, albeit from a low base, placing Germany fifth among the leading suppliers. Overall, Hong Kong imported 230,000 tons of fresh pork, marking a 14.3% increase from 2019, with Brazil as the top supplier. However, the pork market in Japan saw negative impacts due to African swine fever, with Germany and other European suppliers experiencing export losses of over 30%, contrasted by the USA, the top supplier, which increased its sales by 10%.

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Original content

For Germany, the Chinese special administrative region Hong Kong is one of the few remaining destinations for pork exports to third countries that can still be supplied after the occurrence of African swine fever (ASF) in wild boars. According to data from the umbrella association of the Danish agricultural and food industry (L&F), not inconsiderable quantities were shipped there last year. This mainly affected the category of abattoir by-products, for which an increase in German exports to the former crown colony of 24,340 t or 53.6% to 69,720 t was reported compared to 2019. This made Germany the most important supplier to Hong Kong in this segment. In the fresh and frozen pork sector, the Federal Republic of Germany was able to more than triple its sales to the special administrative area. However, the previous year's level was low, and the export volume “only” increased from a good 4,000 t to 13,160 t. This placed the Federal Republic in fifth place of the most important ...

Source: Top Agrar Online