According to a report from Capital Press, beef exports decreased 33% by volume to 87,391 tons in May, following disruptions "due to the coronavirus pandemic and economic slowdowns."
Underpinned by record production, U.S. pork exports completed a tremendous first quarter with new March records for volume and value, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
According to a report from the U.S. Meat Export Federation, pork exports soared to 282,145 metric tons (311,011 U.S. tons) in December, up 34% year-over-year and surpassing the previous high (set in November 2019) by 9%.
U.S. pork exports posted the best month on record in November, reaching new highs in both volume and value, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). November exports of U.S. beef were below the previous year's large totals.
According to a monthly report of USDA data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), U.S. pork exports increased 22% year-over-year in August to 244,256 tons. Total pork export valued increased 19% to $588.8 million. This could be good news for sales of utility tractors in the 40-60 horsepower range, which are most commonly used in the production of livestock.
Following a severe outbreak of African Swine Flu (ASF) on the Chinese mainland, U.S. meat exports to the country have risen dramatically. According to trade data from the USDA released on Aug. 2, beef exports from the U.S. to China were up 73% in June 2019 compared to June 2018.
U.S. beef exports remained very strong in September while pork exports continued to be impacted by retaliatory duties in China and Mexico, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
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