U.S. pork exports reached nearly 3 million metric tons (mt) in 2020, topping the 2019 record by 11%, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Pork export value also climbed 11% to a record $7.71 billion. Exports set new annual records in China/Hong Kong, Central America, Vietnam and Chile, and achieved strong fourth quarter growth in Japan and Mexico. U.S. beef exports finished 2020 lower year-over-year, falling 5% in both volume (1.25
(NAFB) – In 2020, exports of U.S. pork set record high levels. According to Clay Eastwood, Director of International Marketing with the National Pork Board, nearly 30 percent of the total U.S. pork production was exported to foreign markets, for consumption. Eastwood breaks that down into export value and volume details.
As one of the leading sources of pork on the global table, Eastwood says about 7 countries currently import that majority of our pork. China led the way, but success in other markets is important to the overall success of export growth.
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NEW LEADERSHIP: Shana Beattie of Sumner, Neb., was elected president of the Nebraska Pork Producers Association at the annual meeting of the board of directors. Shana Beattie was elected NPPA president at the annual meeting of the board of directors.
Feb 09, 2021
Shana Beattie (left) of Sumner, Neb., was elected president of the Nebraska Pork Producers Association at the annual meeting of the board of directors.
The NPPA directors met Jan. 14 at the Holthus Convention Center in York. Joining Beattie on NPPA’s leadership team are President-elect Jared Lierman of Beemer and Vice President Mark Wright of Fremont.
AmyLaughinghouse iStock Thinkstock Pork exports to China/Hong Kong totaled 1.04 million metric tons in 2020, up 56% from a year ago.
Feb 09, 2021
U.S. pork exports reached nearly 3 million metric tons (mt) in 2020, topping the 2019 record by 11%, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Pork export value also climbed 11% to a record $7.71 billion. USMEF pointed out that exports set new annual records in China/Hong Kong, Central America, Vietnam, and Chile, and achieved strong fourth-quarter growth in Japan and Mexico
U.S. beef exports finished 2020 lower year-over-year, falling 5% in both volume (1.25 million mt) and value ($7.65 billion). Still, USMEF said beef exports finished the year with very strong momentum, with fourth-quarter volume up 4.5% from 2019 and posting one of the best months on record in December. Beef exports to China were record-large in 2020 and a new volume record was also achieved