National Pig Association THE VOICE OF THE UK PIG INDUSTRY NPA is active on members' behalf in Brussels & White-hall, and with pro-cessors, supermarkets & caterers – fighting for the growth and pros-perity of the UK pig industry.

Between January and October exports (including variety meats) rose three percent in volume and four percent in value compared to the same time period in 2002.

Japan remains the top export market for US pork. Exports to Japan increased three percent in volume, but declined five percent in value.

Second largest market is Mexico. Exports declined seven percent in volume, but increased eight percent in value.

Canada, the third-largest US market for pork, increased purchases of pork by 19 percent in volume and 13 percent in value.

China is also emerging as a leading export market. It ranks as fourth-largest importer of US pork, increasing its imports by 16 percent in volume and ten percent in value during the first ten months of last year.

Source: National Pig Association - 7th January 2004