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U.S. exports of frozen edible pork skins (HS 0206490050) totaled $2.2M in June 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Frozen 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.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | -- | $1.2M | +$1.2M |
| PHILIPPINES | -- | $790K | +$790K |
| MEXICO | -- | $178K | +$178K |
| HONDURAS | -- | $68K | +$68K |
| GUYANA | -- | -- | -- |
No geographic breakdown available
U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.