Outstanding first half for US pork exports - USMEF

US pork exports concluded an excellent first half with another strong performance in June, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF). June pork exports totalled 245,964 metric tons (mt), up 12% from a year ago, while export value climbed 6% to $691.4 million. Through the first half of 2023, exports were 14% above last year’s pace at 1.47 million mt, valued at $4.05 billion (up 12%).“Mexico is certainly the 2023 pacesetter for US pork exp