U.S. exports of Frozen Edible Pork Skins (HS 0206490050) totaled $2.5M in August 2026, exported to 7 countries.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFrozen edible skins of swine, traded for use in food manufacturing, snack production (pork rinds/chicharrones), and gelatin extraction. Pork skins are a commercially significant byproduct with strong demand in Latin American, Asian, and domestic US markets. Compliance with USDA/FSIS standards is required for all trade.
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Frozen edible pork skins are purchased by snack food manufacturers (for pork rinds and chicharrones), gelatin and collagen producers, and pet treat manufacturers, with demand concentrated in the US, Mexico, China, and Southeast Asia.
Edible pork skins classified under HTS 0206490050 must originate from USDA/FSIS-inspected establishments and meet food safety standards; non-edible skins intended for leather or industrial use are classified under different HTS chapters.
Trade volumes are driven by hog slaughter rates, snack food industry demand, and gelatin market cycles; pricing is influenced by competing uses (food vs. industrial), seasonal slaughter patterns, and currency fluctuations in key export markets.
Statistical number 4 of 7 in subheading 020649
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Exports · August 2026
destination
Philippines and China together take 78% of it.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
origin
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 020649 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 020649 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.
Exports
Exports
$2.5MYoY · free account
Through August 2026 · exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.