September 18, 2023
US pork exports in July hit 219,014 tonnes, up 5%
The exports of US pork in July continued to outpace year-ago levels, according to data released by the United Department of Agriculture and compiled by US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
July pork exports totaled 219,014 tonnes, up 5% year-over-year, while export value increased 1% to US$628.7 million. Through the first seven months of 2023, pork exports were 13% above last year's pace at 1.69 million tonnes, valued at US$4.67 billion (up 10%).
Pork exports to leading market Mexico continue to far exceed last year's record pace, with July shipments up 15% from a year ago to 81,081 tonnes. July export value increased 12% to US$189.4 million.
July was another strong month for US pork exports to Central America, which increased 23% from a year ago to 9,138 tonnes, valued at US$27.3 million (up 26%).
Taiwan's demand for US pork continues to make an impressive rebound in 2023. July exports to Taiwan were 2,388 tonnes, up from just 352 tonnes a year ago. July value reached US$7.8 million, up from just US$880,000.
Pork exports to China/Hong Kong, which are currently primarily variety meat, were also lower in July but remain well ahead of last year's pace. January-July shipments totaled 315,539 tonnes, up 18% year-over-year, valued at US$813.6 million (up 14%).
US pork exports to Japan in July were down 12% from a year ago to 25,357 tonnes, while value fell 9% to US$106. 9 million.
July pork exports to Canada increased 15% from a year ago to 16,615 tonnes, valued at US$67 million (up 2%).
July variety meat exports were up 6% to 48,057 tonnes, valued at US$108.9 million (up 4%). January-July shipments established a record pace, totaling 345,070 tonnes, up 28% from a year ago, valued at US$812.7 million (up 19%).
- USMEF