| Tuesday, June 16, 2026 |
| Pork Exports Surge While Beef Trade Struggles With Limited Access to China | |
 | U.S. pork exports maintained a strong pace through April, while beef exports remained below last year's level as access to China remained limited. USDA data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation show pork demand is broadening across several key markets. April pork exports totaled 257,212 metric tons, up 8 percent from last year, with value rising 6 percent to $718.1 million. Mexico, Japan, the Dominican Republic, Central America, and the Philippines helped drive the increase. Through the first four months of 2026, pork exports reached 1.04 million metric tons, up 4 percent from last year. Export value also climbed 4 percent to $2.89 billion. U.S. consumers are still reaching for beef even though the country now produces more pork than beef. Mississippi State University livestock economist Dr. Josh Maples says the difference between production and consumption shows how trade shapes the meat case. |
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