February exports of U.S. pork were slightly higher year-over-year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom said February was a robust month for per-head export value, with pork exports equating to more than $67 per head slaughtered and beef exports reaching nearly $423 per head of fed slaughter.
Halstrom said that while beef exports trended lower, due in large part to continued lack of access to China, shipments of beef variety meat posted another strong increase.
Additionally, exports of U.S. lamb muscle cuts trended higher in February, reaching the largest volume (326 mt, up 52%) since May. Export value increased 31% to $1.47 million. For more information, visit usmef.org.
