In 2020, Hong Kong's pork imports saw a slight increase of 1% from the previous year, reaching 671,000 tonnes. This growth was primarily driven by a surge in imports from the EU, which rose by nearly 20% to 294,000 tonnes, and a 7% increase in imports from Brazil, the largest individual supplier. However, pork imports from the USA experienced a significant decrease of over 50%.
On the other hand, South Korea's pork imports in 2020 declined by 21%, totaling 449,000 tonnes, with the EU and the USA both seeing notable drops in trade of 28% and 14% respectively. This decline was attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on restaurant demand for imported pork. Despite these changes, the USDA's reports indicate a 3% increase in domestic pork production in the United States for the year.