Germany: Pork exports to Hong Kong increased significantly

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 ...