Mexico’s demand for U.S. red meat has been outstanding in 2023, with U.S. pork exports on a record pace and demand for U.S. beef reaching its highest level in several years.
Through August, U.S. pork exports to Mexico exceeded last year’s record pace by 14%, topping 700,000 metric tons, while export value climbed 18% to just under $1.5 billion. Beef exports were 17% above last year at 136,500 mt, valued at $773.5 million (up 25%).
The U.S. Meat Export Federation has capitalized by aggressively promoting a wide range of pork and beef cuts to key decision-makers in Mexico’s foodservice…