Inside Pigs
Spain's pork export to China doubles
Spain exported significantly more pork to China in the first half of 2020, according to figures from the Spanish national pig breeding association Anprogapor. The outlook for the second half of the year is also positive.
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Over the first 6 months of the year, Spain managed to double its pork exports to China. Compared to the same period last year, a growth of 107% was achieved. In total, 539.627 tons of pork were exported, making Asia the most important destination for Spain.
Not only has the export volume increased significantly, the export value also increased. Over the first 6 months of 2019, the value of pork destined for China amounted to approximately €442 million. This year the value amounted to almost €1,2 billion, an increase of no less than 170%.
Benefit from AVP
Anprogapor says the growth is the result of the African Swine Fever (ASF) which devastated much of China's pig population. As a result, the Chinese demand for pork has grown considerably.
Now that Germany, one of the largest European pig producers, has been hit by ASF and as a result has lost its export license to various countries, Spanish export opportunities are increasing further.