Spanish pig meat exports to Mexico increased fivefold
The total value of Spanish pig meat and processed products exports reached 20 million euros in 2016, from 4.32 million euros in 2007.
In terms of type product, the sales were led by cured hams and paddles, accounting for 67.7% of total pork exports, with 1,319 tons worth 15.2 million euros. Therefore, Spain is the main supplier of these products to Mexico.
Furthermore, cured and cooked meats sales accounted for 3.1 million euros, with 435 tonnes totaling 3.1 million euros. The preparations and preserves sales reached 105 tons and 939,000 euros and fresh, chilled or frozen meat sales accounted for 408,000 euros, with 73 tons sold.
In the past years, Spain has strenghtened its pork supply to Mexico, the country that ranks as the third importer of pork meat and pork products in the world, which exceeded 1,685 million euros in 2016.
On the other hand, the US dominates the Mexican market. American pig imports accounting for 82% of total pig meat imports in terms of volume and 892,798 tons. The US is followed by Canada, Chile and Spain.
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