EU pork exports up 1.8 percent in the first 5 months of 2025
According to data from the Agricultural Market Information Company (AMI), the total volume of EU pork exports reached approximately 1.8 million tonnes between January and May 2025, marking a 1.8% increase year-over-year.
Spain dominates the export market, Germany experiences setback
Spain reaffirmed its undisputed leadership among EU pork exporters. With approximately 608,000 tonnes exported and a notable 11% increase, Spain accounts for over a third of the total pork exports from EU member states.
The Netherlands held onto the second position with around 284,000 tonnes, while Denmark ranked third with 212,000 tonnes, despite a 14% decline compared to the previous year.
Meanwhile, Germany dropped to fourth place. Its exports fell by more than a quarter in January, a direct consequence of restrictions imposed by Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks. This development highlights the varying impact of sanitary challenges on individual member states' performance. Nevertheless, overall increases from some exporters more than offset the losses experienced by others.
Frozen pork and by-products in high demand
China once again remained the largest importer of EU pork, followed by the United Kingdom, the Philippines, Japan, and South Korea. There was particularly high demand for frozen pork, which constituted the largest share of exports, reaching almost 700,000 tonnes. Sales of slaughter by-products also increased compared to the previous year, with Asia being the primary market.
AMI anticipates that export volumes will remain stable or increase slightly in the coming months, indicating a cautiously optimistic outlook for European pork exporters.
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