In March, the U.S. saw a 12% increase in pork exports, reaching $70.85 per slaughter head, the highest in three years and the fifth highest ever. The first quarter average rose to $64.25 per slaughter head, up 7% from the previous year. Additionally, the quarter saw an increase in pork exports, with 32.2% of meat and 27.9% of pork cuts exported, compared to 29.1% and 25% respectively from the same period last year. Overall, exports accounted for 29.9% of total pork production in the first quarter of 2024, up from 28.2% in the same period of 2023.