Although US May pork exports to Oceania were below last year’s large volume, shipments remained robust at 9,353 mt, valued at $32.8 million, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF.

With exports expanding to both Australia and New Zealand, January-May shipments to the region increased 64% to 46,574 mt, with value climbing 63% to $165.6 million. 

While both Australia and New Zealand restrict access for fresh US pork, Oceania is a strong destination for pork cuts used for further processing and the region has a growing appetite for value-added US processed products.