July pork exports reached 241,210 mt, and export value jumped to $710.5 million, fueled in part by Mexico, which had a record-setting month. July was an outstanding month for exports in several key markets.
- Mexico: Export value reached a record $244.5 million, up 29% from last year, with volumes rising 24% to 100,577 mt. Year-to-date exports are up 8% in volume and 15% in value, totaling $1.45 billion.
- Colombia: Export volumes increased 11% in July, valued at $24.8 million. January-July exports surged 29% in volume (65,497 mt) and 40% in value ($182.3 million), despite challenges in meat shipments.
- Central America: Export volumes climbed 18% in July, totaling 10,790 mt, while value rose 28% to $34.9 million. Year-to-date exports reached 85,322 mt (+20%) and $266 million in value (+31%).
- Caribbean: Export volumes rose 47% in July, reaching 9,247 mt, with value up 51% to $29.5 million, driven by strong demand in the Dominican Republic and Cuba.
- South Korea: Export volumes increased 16% in July to 13,674 mt, while value rose 30% to $49.2 million. Year-to-date exports are on a record pace, up 31% in volume and 37% in value, totaling $508.9 million.
- Japan: Export volumes grew 5% in July to 26,571 mt, with value rising 2% to $109.3 million, though year-to-date exports remain slightly below last year’s pace.
- Australia: Export volumes increased 3% in July to 6,887 mt, while value soared 19% to $26.6 million.
- China/Hong Kong: Variety meat exports were down 6% year-to-date in volume, with export value falling 16%, though the region remains the top destination for U.S. pork variety meat.
- Taiwan: Export volumes remain limited, down 55% year-to-date, as challenges persist despite strong local demand.
Content reshared courtesy of the Pork Checkoff, Des Moines, Iowa
