Spanish pork exports have increased by 11% in Q2
Spain is taking advantage of the increased pig production by raising the level of pork exports by 11% in the second quarter of this year. Increased demand for pork from China and the ongoing trade war between Washington and Beijing is helping Spanish producers and exporters to set a stronger foothold in this market.
"In quarter two, Spanish pig meat (and offal) exports strengthened by 11% compared to the year before. Growth was only 4% in Q1. For the first half of the year overall, volumes were therefore 8% higher at 1.08 million tonnes. The growth was primarily driven by increased demand from China, due to the ongoing ASF crisis. The value of Spanish exports in the first half of the year totaled €2.64 billion, up 12% from a year earlier.
Expansion in the Spanish pig herd has boosted production by 2% (+48,500 tonnes). As such, more pork has been available for export in the first half of this year. When converted to carcass weight equivalent, exports are around 40,000 tonnes higher. In product weight, the increase is much larger (+76,000 tonnes), as much more offal has been exported this year", commented Bethan Wilkins, AHDB analyst.
Meantime, pork imports have declined by 10% (8,700 tonnes) in the first half of the year as the increase in production has also covered a part of domestic demand for pig meat.
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