US pork exports above August last year - USMEF

Oct 14, 2024

Fuelled by another outstanding performance from Mexico, August exports of US pork increased year-over-year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

August pork exports totalled 238,989 metric tons (mt), up 6% from a year ago but the second lowest of 2024. Export value increased 8% to $702.9 million. For January through August, pork exports were just under 2 million mt, up 4% from a year ago, while valued climbed 7% to $5.68 billion. Pork export value was on a record pace through August, and USMEF projects both export volume and value will reach record highs in 2024.

“Mexico was once again the pacesetter for US pork, but demand throughout the Western Hemisphere was outstanding in August,” said USMEF president and CEO Dan Halstrom. “Shipments to South America posted the highest value on record, while exports to Central America and the Caribbean also achieved strong growth. These markets are increasingly competitive, so it is essential that the US industry defends its market share while also developing marketing efforts that help expand overall consumption.”

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