U.S. pork exports posted another excellent performance in February, which was fueled by growth in the Western Hemisphere, South Korea, and Australia. February pork exports increased 14% from a year ago to more than 250,000 metric tons (mt), while value jumped 15% to $685 million, according to data released by the USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom said that while it was another outstanding month for the leading market in Mexico- where pork exports are well ahead of last year’s record pace- shipments also trended higher to South Korea, Central and South America, Oceania, and the Caribbean.
While February beef export volume was slightly lower year-over-year, export value climbed by 10% to more than $830 million. Western Hemisphere markets lead the way, but Halstrom said he also sees encouraging signs in the Middle East and in some Asian markets.
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