US beef exports to Mexico continue upward trend
Mexico is the US's leading volume destinationApril was another outstanding month for beef exports to Mexico, buoyed by a strong peso and robust foodservice demand, according to a recent report from the US Meat and Export Federation (USMEF).
April shipments totalled 14,403 mt, up 10% from a year ago, while value climbed 18% to $81.8 million. For January through April, exports to Mexico increased 14% to 64,912 mt, valued at $365.4 million (up 17%). These totals included 32,912 mt of beef variety meat, up 13% from a year ago, valued at $93.9 million (up 19%).
Mexico is the leading volume destination for US beef variety meat exports.