In 2023, the pork import volume in the US was approximately 620 thousand metric tons. The forecast data from 2024 to 2028 indicates a gradual increase, reaching 633.24 thousand metric tons by 2028. The year-on-year growth is modest, averaging around 0.4% annually across the forecasted period, suggesting steady demand.
Future trends to watch include:
- Consumer preference shifts towards sustainable or alternative proteins, which may affect pork import volumes.
- Trade policies and tariffs impacting pork imports from key exporting countries.
- Global pork supply chain dynamics, including disease outbreaks like African swine fever, could influence imports.
