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Pork Exports Peak to Record-Setting Numbers

The November exports of U.S. pork were the largest of 2022 in both volume and value, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).   
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Overall results were also bolstered by excellent growth in variety meat exports, which were up more than 25% year-over-year at just over 50,000 mt, valued at $116.9 million – up 21% and the fourth highest on record, driven by growth to China and Mexico.  

NPB also analyzes trade data YTD compared to the 5-year averages and with and without China – an important perspective as the world looks to normalize trade trends after a global pandemic. 

 

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