Despite growing concerns about tight supplies and rising prices, statistics released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) show red meat exports remain strong in February.
Double digit export growth to Mexico, U.S. pork and beef exports performed well.
Beef sales to Mexico in the first two months were up 26 percent in volume and 40 percent in value, and pork exports were 16 percent higher in volume and 21 percent in value.
February pork exports were up 2 percent from last year and export value also rose 2 percent.
Reflecting a smaller variety of meat exports, February beef export volume was down slightly from last year.