What exactly are fresh pork cuts?

Fresh pork cuts are meat from swine that is not otherwise specified in the HS classification, supplied fresh or chilled.

How should fresh pork cuts be stored to maintain quality?

They should be kept refrigerated at 0‑4 °C, protected from cross‑contamination, and transported in a continuous cold chain.

They are used for roasting, grilling, stewing, and slicing for fresh consumption or further processing into cooked dishes.

Fresh pork cuts are uncooked swine meat that is sold without further processing. They are typically kept chilled to preserve quality.

Prices, specifications and international trade for fresh pork cuts under HS 020319.

$3,770USD/t

Published reference · Jul 1, 2026

Fresh Pork Cuts Historical Unit Values

Fresh pork cuts is quoted in USD/t at ESP. Historical customs values may differ from the headline reference.

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Spain led reported fresh pork cuts exports in 2025, at $2.7B.

Fresh pork cuts belongs to hogs and pork within protein and dairy. Its customs classification covers HS 020319.

Also known as	Pork loin
Product type	Raw
Form	Fresh
Position in the chain	Primary
Category	Hogs and pork — Protein and dairy
HS codes	020319
Quoted in	USD/t
Reference location	ESP

Fresh pork cuts handling information covers its fresh form.

Perishability	High
Temperature regime	Chilled

Fresh pork cuts uses, related products and documented risks.

Risk	Category	Severity	Mitigation
Salmonella contamination Food safetyHigh Improper handling or inadequate cooking can allow Salmonella to survive on fresh pork cuts, posing a serious health risk.	Food safety	High	Implement strict hygiene, temperature control, and thorough cooking to eliminate pathogens.
Trichinella spiralis infection PestHigh If pork is not properly inspected or cooked, the parasitic worm Trichinella can infect consumers.	Pest	High	Enforce mandatory meat inspection and ensure pork reaches internal temperatures that kill parasites.
Species substitution FraudMedium Fresh pork cuts may be fraudulently replaced with cheaper meat such as beef or horse, deceiving buyers.	Fraud	Medium	Use DNA testing and supplier certification to verify species authenticity.

What exactly are fresh pork cuts?: Fresh pork cuts are meat from swine that is not otherwise specified in the HS classification, supplied fresh or chilled.
How should fresh pork cuts be stored to maintain quality?: They should be kept refrigerated at 0‑4 °C, protected from cross‑contamination, and transported in a continuous cold chain.
What are common uses for fresh pork cuts in food preparation?: They are used for roasting, grilling, stewing, and slicing for fresh consumption or further processing into cooked dishes.