Parent Product
Bacon
HS Code
160249
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Back Bacon market coverage spans 124 countries.
- 38 exporter companies and 37 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 198 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 8 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 4; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Back Bacon
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Back Bacon Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Back Bacon: South Africa (+7.8%), United States (+6.5%), Mexico (-4.0%).
Back Bacon Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Back Bacon country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Back Bacon transaction unit prices: Hong Kong (19.52 USD / kg), United States (9.60 USD / kg), South Africa (7.82 USD / kg), Mexico (3.00 USD / kg), Canada (1.50 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | +6.5% | 33 | 7.15 USD / kg (19,914.436 kg) | 11.82 USD / kg (12,876.48 kg) | - (-) | 11.82 USD / kg (14,962.518 kg) | - (-) | 9.60 USD / kg (29,492.258 kg) | ||||||
| South Africa | +7.8% | 53 | 7.11 USD / kg (135.21 kg) | 6.73 USD / kg (93.69 kg) | 7.34 USD / kg (30.75 kg) | 7.39 USD / kg (127 kg) | 7.47 USD / kg (170.785 kg) | 7.82 USD / kg (87.945 kg) | ||||||
| Belgium | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | -4.0% | 83 | 2.95 USD / kg (9,684.1 kg) | 3.11 USD / kg (11,176.6 kg) | 2.91 USD / kg (20,762.599 kg) | 3.13 USD / kg (30,296.4 kg) | 3.00 USD / kg (35,673.4 kg) | 3.00 USD / kg (25,861.1 kg) | ||||||
| United Kingdom | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 26.23 USD / kg (19,340 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Hong Kong | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 19.46 USD / kg (3.006 kg) | - (-) | 19.52 USD / kg (16.648 kg) | ||||||
| Canada | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.50 USD / kg (7,490 kg) | ||||||
| Chile | - | 22 | - (-) | 1.64 USD / kg (-) | 1.78 USD / kg (262,920.537 kg) | 1.74 USD / kg (215,917.629 kg) | 1.73 USD / kg (47,971.291 kg) | - (-) |
Back Bacon Global Supply Chain Coverage
75 companies
38 exporters and 37 importers are mapped for Back Bacon.
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Back Bacon Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
38 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Back Bacon. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Back Bacon Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingAnimal Production
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: South Korea
Supplying Products: Bacon, Back Bacon
(Canada)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-10
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Bacon, Chorizo, Back Bacon
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food WholesalersOthersFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: OthersDistribution / WholesaleRetail
Exporting Countries: Lesotho
Supplying Products: Fresh Chicken Cuts, Quark Cheese, Bacon +1
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleRetailFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Namibia
Supplying Products: Bacon, Salami, Vienna Sausage +2
(Chile)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-08
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthersLand Transport
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleOthersLogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: Brazil, Argentina
Supplying Products: Bacon, Frozen Chicken Offal, Fresh Bone-in Pork Cut +5
(Canada)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Philippines
Supplying Products: Bacon, Marinated Pork Ribs, Smoked Bacon +3
Back Bacon Global Exporter Coverage
38 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Back Bacon supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Back Bacon (HS Code 160249) in 2024
For Back Bacon in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 98,768,034 kg | 443,415,092 USD |
| 2 | Poland | 55,553,155 kg | 319,269,325 USD |
| 3 | Ireland | 26,020,846 kg | 258,101,425.732 USD |
| 4 | Denmark | 46,243,980 kg | 233,968,302.214 USD |
| 5 | Germany | 31,631,763.055 kg | 194,710,122.332 USD |
| 6 | Netherlands | 18,144,163.628 kg | 136,202,975.249 USD |
| 7 | Spain | 25,993,724.725 kg | 119,743,240.976 USD |
| 8 | Belgium | 14,777,522.392 kg | 92,818,165.188 USD |
| 9 | Italy | 6,524,012 kg | 76,545,237.93 USD |
| 10 | Canada | 17,514,256 kg | 73,163,407.614 USD |
Back Bacon Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Back Bacon Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
37 importer companies are mapped for Back Bacon demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Back Bacon Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Mauritius, United States, Singapore, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Netherlands, Oman, Japan
(Kuwait)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersOthersFreight Forwarding And Intermodal
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Angola)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
37 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Back Bacon.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Back Bacon (HS Code 160249) in 2024
For Back Bacon in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Kingdom | 54,884,988 kg | 400,562,757.244 USD |
| 2 | Canada | 21,411,781 kg | 237,190,092.003 USD |
| 3 | Japan | 40,662,004 kg | 200,687,989.326 USD |
| 4 | Hong Kong | 34,313,262 kg | 138,355,096.142 USD |
| 5 | Germany | 20,189,471.752 kg | 118,245,430.502 USD |
| 6 | Denmark | 15,397,418 kg | 118,172,795.536 USD |
| 7 | United States | 16,458,234 kg | 98,967,824 USD |
| 8 | Belgium | 16,464,696.22 kg | 95,492,348.244 USD |
| 9 | Netherlands | 24,811,396.371 kg | 69,465,737.274 USD |
| 10 | Poland | 10,095,809 kg | 65,196,608 USD |
Back Bacon Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Back Bacon
Back Bacon Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Back Bacon wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Back Bacon wholesale unit prices: Ukraine (6.11 USD / kg), Czechia (3.63 USD / kg).
Back Bacon Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Back Bacon Wholesale Export Price Updates
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Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormCured/Smoked (typically chilled; sometimes frozen)
Industry PositionProcessed Meat Product
Market
Back bacon is a cured (often smoked) pork product made primarily from the loin, traded internationally mainly as chilled, vacuum-packed sliced product and, for longer-distance channels, as frozen or bulk formats. Globally, production capacity is concentrated in major pork-processing regions in the European Union, North America, and China, while cross-border trade in “bacon/ham and other salted/dried/smoked meats” is typically reported under broader customs headings that are not specific to the back-bacon cut. The United Kingdom is a structurally important import market for bacon products, with intra-European and European-to-UK trade flows historically significant. Market dynamics are shaped by animal-disease shocks (notably African swine fever), cold-chain and food-safety controls for ready-to-eat meat, and regulatory/consumer pressure on salt and nitrite use in cured meats.
Market GrowthMixed (medium-term outlook)mature-market stabilization with offsetting growth in convenience and foodservice channels, alongside reformulation and premiumization in some segments
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaLargest pigmeat producer; production is primarily domestic-market oriented, with a large processed pork sector.
- United StatesMajor pork producer and processor with significant processed-meat manufacturing capacity.
- SpainMajor EU pigmeat producer and processor; strong cured-meat manufacturing footprint.
- GermanyLarge EU pigmeat producer/processor; trade can be sensitive to animal-disease status and SPS measures.
- BrazilMajor pork producer/exporter with growing processed-pork capabilities serving multiple regions.
Major Exporting Countries
- DenmarkProminent exporter of bacon products in European/UK trade lanes.
- SpainLarge exporter of pork products from the EU, including cured/smoked categories.
- NetherlandsSignificant EU trading and re-export hub for chilled meat products.
- GermanyMajor pork-products exporter; exports can be disrupted by SPS restrictions during disease events.
- PolandImportant EU supplier of processed meat products to European markets.
- CanadaNotable exporter of pork and processed pork products to the US and Asia.
- United StatesExports processed pork products alongside large domestic consumption.
Major Importing Countries
- United KingdomLarge bacon market with meaningful reliance on imported bacon products.
- United StatesLarge processed-pork market; imports complement domestic supply for specific products and price points.
- JapanHigh-value importer of pork and processed pork products with stringent SPS and quality requirements.
- South KoreaImports processed pork products; demand can shift with domestic supply and price cycles.
- ChinaImport demand for pork products is highly sensitive to domestic herd health and supply shocks such as ASF.
Supply Calendar
- European Union:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecIndustrial pig slaughter and cured-meat processing supports year-round output; demand peaks may be retail-calendar driven.
- North America (United States, Canada):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecYear-round production with product mix influenced by domestic retail/foodservice demand and cold-chain capacity.
- China:Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, DecLarge continuous domestic processing base; trade availability can shift during animal-disease cycles.
Specification
Major VarietiesSmoked back bacon, Unsmoked back bacon, Dry-cured back bacon, Wet-cured/injected back bacon, Peameal-style loin bacon (cornmeal-coated, typically unsmoked)
Physical Attributes
- Predominantly lean loin muscle with an attached fat cap; visual lean-to-fat balance is a key buyer preference dimension
- Uniform slicing and controlled trim standards for consistent pack presentation
- Cured color development and smoke intensity (where applicable) are central quality cues
Compositional Metrics
- Salt level and water activity targets are used to manage safety and sensory profile in cured meats
- Nitrite/nitrate use (where permitted) and residual compliance are managed to meet regulatory limits and buyer specifications
Packaging
- Vacuum-packed sliced retail packs (commonly with high-barrier films)
- Modified-atmosphere packs for certain retail formats
- Bulk foodservice packs (chilled) and frozen formats for extended distribution
- Outer corrugated cartons for cold-chain transport and palletization
ProcessingCuring with salt (often with permitted curing agents), followed by optional smoking and thermal processing depending on whether the product is sold raw or ready-to-eatProcess controls emphasize uniform cure uptake, pathogen control, and oxidation management
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Hog production → slaughter → chilling → carcass fabrication (loin) → curing (dry rub or brine injection/tumbling) → smoking/thermal processing (as specified) → chilling → slicing/portioning → vacuum/MAP packing → cold-chain distribution
Demand Drivers
- Strong breakfast and sandwich usage in key consumer markets (notably the UK and other high-consumption markets)
- Convenience demand for pre-sliced, ready-to-cook or ready-to-eat protein
- Foodservice use as an ingredient (breakfast menus, burgers/sandwiches, toppings) and in industrial prepared foods
Temperature
- Cold-chain integrity is critical for cured meat quality and food safety; products are typically distributed refrigerated, with frozen options used for longer storage and longer-distance trade
Atmosphere Control
- Vacuum packaging and modified-atmosphere packaging are widely used to manage oxidation, moisture loss, and microbial growth during distribution
Shelf Life
- Shelf life varies materially by curing method, thermal process (raw vs ready-to-eat), packaging (vacuum/MAP), and storage temperature; retailer specifications commonly set conservative use-by windows to manage Listeria risk for ready-to-eat products
Risks
Animal Disease HighAfrican swine fever (ASF) can rapidly reduce pig availability and processing throughput and can trigger stringent SPS restrictions and market closures for pork products from affected regions, creating sudden price spikes and trade re-routing in cured-meat supply chains.Diversify origin exposure, maintain approved alternate suppliers, monitor WOAH/competent authority notifications, and build contingency inventory for critical SKUs where feasible.
Food Safety MediumReady-to-eat and minimally handled cured meats are vulnerable to post-lethality contamination (notably Listeria monocytogenes) during slicing and packing, which can lead to recalls, import rejections, and brand damage.Strengthen environmental monitoring, hygienic zoning, validated lethality/post-lethality controls, and strict cold-chain and sanitation programs in slicing/packing areas.
Regulatory Compliance MediumCured-meat formulations face regulatory scrutiny on salt and curing agents (nitrite/nitrate) and on labeling claims (e.g., “no added nitrites”), with compliance requirements differing across jurisdictions and evolving over time.Design formulations to comply with Codex guidance and destination-market additive limits, and maintain robust label-claim substantiation and supplier documentation.
Trade Policy MediumProcessed pork trade is sensitive to SPS measures, regionalization decisions during animal-disease events, and customs classification differences that can affect duties and eligibility under trade agreements for cured/smoked meat categories.Maintain destination-market regulatory intelligence, confirm HS classification and certificates in advance, and use multi-lane logistics plans (alternative ports/routes) for time-sensitive chilled shipments.
Public Health MediumProcessed meat has been the subject of global public-health controversy and dietary guidance, including WHO/IARC hazard classification discussions, which can influence consumer demand, institutional procurement policies, and reformulation pressure.Develop compliant reduced-salt options, provide transparent nutrition labeling, and monitor policy developments affecting processed-meat marketing and public procurement.
Sustainability
- Greenhouse-gas footprint associated with pig production and energy-intensive cold-chain processing
- Feed supply-chain exposure (soy/maize) with land-use change and deforestation-risk considerations in some sourcing geographies
- Manure management and nutrient runoff risks concentrated in intensive livestock regions
- Packaging waste and end-of-life considerations for high-barrier vacuum films commonly used in cured meats
Labor & Social
- Worker safety and injury risk in slaughtering, deboning, and high-speed slicing/packing operations
- Migrant and temporary labor conditions in meat-processing workforces in multiple producing regions
- Animal welfare expectations (housing, transport, stunning) influencing buyer requirements and market access
Sources
Back Bacon Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: Japan, United States, China, Spain, Germany, United Kingdom, Denmark, Italy, Canada, South Korea, Brazil, Mexico, Poland, Belgium, Netherlands, France, Romania, Ireland, Hong Kong, Austria, India, Czechia, Hungary, Liberia, Greece, Lesotho, Slovakia, Australia, Serbia, Thailand, Sweden, Croatia, Portugal, Estonia, Guatemala, Azerbaijan, Singapore, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Slovenia, Panama, Macao, Malaysia, Bulgaria, South Africa, Macedonia, Botswana, El Salvador, Honduras, Norway, New Zealand, Vietnam, Luxembourg, Chile, Costa Rica, Switzerland, Kazakhstan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Cyprus, Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Argentina, Barbados, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Bahamas, Belize, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Indonesia, Iceland, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Laos, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Myanmar [Burma], Mongolia, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Nepal, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Paraguay, Qatar, Senegal, Swaziland, Tunisia, Turkiye, Tanzania, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Zambia
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