February exports of U.S. pork were lower than last year despite continued success in Mexico and Central America.
February pork exports totaled 241,179 metric tons, down 4% from the large volume last year.
Value dropped 2% to $671.5 million.
Exports soared to Central America in February, and export value to Mexico exceeded $200 million for the eighth straight month.
For January-February 2025, pork exports were 3%t below last year’s record pace.
The U.S. Meat Export Federation says February beef exports were also below last year after a higher trend in January.
Beef exports totaled 98,198 metric tons in February, down 5.5% from 2024, while value dropped 4% to just over $800 million.
But February exports increased year-over-year to South Korea, Canada, Egypt, and the Philippines.
