Robust January for U.S. pork exports, slow start for beef
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Published Mar 10, 2023
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Record-large shipments to Mexico lead strong month for pork exports; challenging month for beef exports, but bright spots emerge.
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U.S. pork exports, which posted a strong finish in 2022, maintained momentum in January, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. U.S. beef exports were record-breaking in 2022 but slowed late in the year. This trend continued in January, as shipments were well below the large totals from a year ago. January pork exports totaled 236,767 metric tons, up 13% year-over-year, while export value climbed 16% to $643.4 million. Exports to Mexico, which finished 2022 on a remarkable run on the way to an annual record, set another volume record in January. Exports also trended significantly higher year-over-year to China/Hong Kong, Japan, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Honduras and the ASEAN region. "While Mexico is certainly the pacesetter for U.S. pork exports, it's encouraging to see such broad-based growth," said USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom. "Market diversification is always a point of emphasis for the U.S. industry, and ...
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