The U.S. exported 607.5 million lbs. of pork during November, up 35.3 million lbs. (6.2%) from October and 30.0 million lbs. (5.2%) more than last year. That was the largest November pork shipments total since 2020. Through November, pork exports totaled 6.174 billion lbs., up 6.8% from the same period last year, driven by a 9.2% just in movement to Mexico.
Beef exports totaled 229.3 million lbs. in November, down 12.2 million lbs. (5.1%) from October and 46.7 million lbs. (16.9%) less than last year. That was the smallest tally for any month since July 2020. Japan, China and South Korea, which account for about 60% of all beef exports, posted double-digit year-over-year declines. Through November, beef exports totaled 2.875 billion lbs., down 15.0% from the same period las year. Of the top five destinations, shipments increased only to Mexico. Get more Pro Farmer market insights that aren’t available online - view membership options.
