US pork exports to Oceania climb in November - USMEF
Shipments increased 28%; value climbed 29%November was another outstanding month for US pork exports to Oceania, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Shipments increased 28% from a year ago to 8,221 mt, while value climbed 29% to $30.1 million.
Fuelled by strong demand in both Australia and New Zealand, January-November exports soared 33% to 92,902 mt, which is already the second largest (behind 2109) year on record for the region.
Export value increased 36% to $337.7 million, just short of the previous full-year high reached in 2019.
Exports to New Zealand are on a record pace, while exports to Australia will be the second largest on record, trailing only 2019.