Rabobank: Opportunities for EU pig offal exports to China

Published May 20, 2025

Tridge summary

In 2024, the European Union exported 95,000 tons of pork to the US, which is 2% of the total pork exports from the EU, with Denmark, Poland, and Spain being the main contributors. Due to the trade war between the US and China, there is potential for increased EU pork exports to China, especially pork by-products. However, Brazil is currently the second-largest supplier of pork to China, offering cheaper prices than the EU, and it is expected that Brazilian pork will replace US pork imports. The total EU pork and offal exports are predicted to remain stable due to reduced pork production in Northwestern Europe, leading to a rise in pork prices since late March 2025.

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Original content

According to experts, in recent years the EU has exported very little pork to the US. In 2024, it exported only about 95,000 tons, equivalent to 2% of the total pork exports of the Union. Of the pork exported to the US, 31,000 tons came from Denmark, 18,000 tons from Poland, and 15,000 tons from Spain and Italy. In addition, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Hungary exported 8,000 tons, 5,000 tons, and 2,000 tons, respectively. The ongoing trade war between the US and China may open up new opportunities for EU pork exports to China, especially for by-products. In 2024, China imported about 310,000 tons of pork by-products from the US, equivalent to 25% of China's total imports of this product group. The US is China's second-largest supplier of pork by-products after the EU, accounting for around 580,000 tonnes. In 2024, China imported around 80,000 tonnes of pork and processed pork products from the US - around 6% of China's total imports of this commodity group. However, Rabobank ...

Source: Vinanet