April Pork Exports are Sixth Largest on Record

DENVER, CO – Following a record-breaking March performance, exports of U.S. beef and pork continued to build momentum in April, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

Pork exports were the sixth-largest on record in April, up 2 percent from a year ago while export value increased 10 percent to the fourth highest on record.

Pork muscle cuts followed a similar trajectory, increasing 3 percent in volume and 10 percent in value.

According to the data, exports today provide pork producers an additional $69 per head (in April) which is down 5 percent from last year.

Mexico remains the top destination for U.S. pork, be Central America continues to be a growth leader as exports to our southern customers increased 56 percent year over year.
(SOURCE: All Ag News)