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 four percent from the large volume last year. Value dropped two percent 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 three percent 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 percent from 2024, while value dropped four percent to just over $800 million. February exports increased year-over-year to South Korea, Canada, Egypt, and the Philippines. January and February shipments were one percent below last year’s pace at 201,038 metric tons, but value increased one percent to $1.6 billion.
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