The Mexican Association of Pork Exporters reported a 136% increase in pork exports to Japan from 2010 to 2020, thanks to the market's quality preferences and demand for value-added products. The primary pork exporting states are Sonora and Yucatán, with companies like Kekén and Norson playing a significant role. In 2020, Mexico exported 43% of its total pork shipments to Japan. To further boost these exports, the Mexican Association of Pork Exporters emphasized the importance of increasing the number of Mexican processing plants certified by Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.