U.S. pork exports on pace for annual record

September pork exports totaled 238,047 metric tons (mt), up 8% from a year ago, while value increased 6% to $685.1 million. Through the first three quarters of the year, pork exports were 5% above last year’s pace at 2.23 million mt, with value up 7% to $6.36 billion. September pork exports to leading market Mexico totaled 91,492 mt, up 3% from a year ago, though value edged slightly lower to $206.6 million. Exports to Mexico remained on a record pace through September, climbing 7% in volume (850,204 mt) and 12% in value ($1.89 billion). Led by outstanding growth in Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Panama, and Nicaragua, September pork exports to Central America soared 36% above last year to 12,895 mt, valued at $41.9 million (up 42%). Exports to the region are also on a record pace in 2024, with shipments through September climbing 23% to 109,634 mt, with value up 33% to $344 million. Robust growth in the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore pushed September pork ...