April exports of U.S. pork achieved gains in a wide range of markets, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Beef exports, on the other hand, were below the very large totals posted a year ago, but export value per head of fed slaughter was the highest in eight months.
Propelled by another month of widespread growth, April pork exports totaled 243,789 metric tons (mt), up 15% from a year ago, while value increased 10% to $660.1 million. April exports to South Korea were the largest in nearly four years, while exports also trended…
