While imports of pork offal have also gradually declined in recent years, they have remained relatively stable overall. In the first nine months of 2025, China imported 920,000 tons of offal, just 11.5% less than in 2020 (1.04 million tons) and nearly the same as in 2024 (930,000 tons).
This data highlights a structural shift in China’s pork import patterns. In 2020, offal accounted for only 24% of total pork imports, but by 2025, its share has risen to 54%. For two consecutive years, China has imported more offal than pork meat, reflecting changing consumer preferences and a move toward more efficient use of animal by-products.
Experts note that the continued stability of pork imports, despite reduced domestic production, demonstrates the resilience and adaptation of China’s pork market following the African swine fever epidemics and recent market fluctuations. Meanwhile, demand for offal — particularly from the processing and HoReCa sectors — remains strong, as it is a more affordable source of protein and an integral part of traditional Chinese cuisine.
Analysts expect the dominance of offal in China’s pork import structure to persist, especially as domestic consumption stabilizes and local production gradually recovers.
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