June exports of U.S. beef reached the highest value in nearly two years, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While June pork exports were lower year-over-year, shipments through the first half of the year remained ahead of the record value pace of 2023. USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom said beef exports totaled 110,155 metric tons (mt) in June, down 4% from a year ago but the second largest of 2024.
June pork exports totaled 224,392 mt, down 9% from a year ago and the lowest since September, while export value fell 5% to $659.7 million. Halstrom said June exports to leading market Mexico were modestly lower year-over-year but still increased in value, while shipments to Korea remained very robust.
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