Beyond hams, U.S. pork loins and jowls bound for Mexico

Published 2023년 1월 24일

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U.S. pork exports to Mexico saw a 9% increase in 2022, reaching a value of $1.84 billion, a 20% increase from the previous year. The exports had their highest value in October and November, surpassing $200 million. Hams made up the majority of the exports, but efforts have been made to promote other cuts like jowls and loins. A project by the USMEF and the National Pork Board introduced a chicharrón made from pork jowls, replacing pork belly. Successful promotional events for U.S. pork loins in various cities, including wine pairings and immediate sales, have also contributed to the increase in pork exports to Mexico.

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U.S. pork exports to Mexico reached new heights in 2022. Through November, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation, shipments to Mexico were up 9% from a year ago and nearly matched the full-year record achieved in 2021. Export value has already set an annual record at $1.84 billion, up 20% year-over-year. In both October and November, exports topped $200 million in value. While hams make up much of the record breaking volume of U.S. pork exported to Mexico, support from the National Pork Board and USDA has helped create opportunities for other cuts such as jowls and loins. Gerardo Rodriguez, USMEF marketing director in Mexico, says one successful project developed a chicharrón – a very popular food item in Mexico – made from pork jowls. "With this company is a new niche, is a new channel, which is the meat boutique concept, kind of a high-end type of importer selling chicharrón coming from different sources of pork," Rodriguez says. ...

Source: NationalHogFarmer