European pigs are popular

According to the European Commission, the European Union sold 35 percent more pork (1.3 million tons) in the international markets in 2016 in the first four months, compared to a year before.

More than 60 percent of the exports was directed to China, Hong Kong and Japan. Compared to the previous year, a 96 percent increase in exports occured to China, 23 percent increase to Japan, while to Hong Kong 46 percent more pork was sold. (by our colleague)