The U.S. Meat Export Federation

The U.S. Meat Export Federation The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) creates new opportunities and develops existing international markets for U.S. beef, pork, lamb and veal.

Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is a nonprofit trade association working to create new opportunities and develop existing international markets for U.S. Headquartered in Denver, USMEF has offices in Seoul, Tokyo, Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Taipei, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Mexico City, Monterrey and Brussels. USMEF also has special market representatives covering China, the Middle East, Central and South America and the Caribbean.

Meet Allison, USMEF Summer Intern!Allison is a recent graduate from Colorado State University, where she earned her degr...
06/19/2026

Meet Allison, USMEF Summer Intern!
Allison is a recent graduate from Colorado State University, where she earned her degree in Animal Science with a minor in Agricultural Business. During her time at CSU, she gained extensive hands-on experience working in both the animal science department’s microbiology lab and the on-campus meat processing facility. Passionate about leadership, Allison also volunteered as an Agricultural Ambassador for the College of Agricultural Sciences and as a Presidential Ambassador for the university. Outside of her academic pursuits, she enjoys volunteering and staying involved in her community. This fall, Allison will return to CSU to pursue her master's degree in Animal Science, focusing her graduate research on Animal Welfare and Meat Quality.
Colorado State University

The appetite for premium U.S. pork is booming across Asia!The Highlights:Japan’s Major Comeback: Exports grew for the 5t...
06/19/2026

The appetite for premium U.S. pork is booming across Asia!
The Highlights:
Japan’s Major Comeback: Exports grew for the 5th consecutive month! April exports climbed 9% to 32,682 mt ($122.1M). Year-to-date, shipments are up 17% in volume to 123,458 mt, with value rising 11% to $467.9 million—closely approaching 2024's strong levels.
The Philippines: April exports jumped 26% to 5,591 mt. Four-month totals are tracking 21% ahead in volume and 8% higher in value ($44.3M).
Taiwan: While April dipped, year-to-date shipments are up a staggering 53% from last year's low levels, with value gaining 41% ($10.8M).
Read More: https://usmef.org/news/u-s-pork-exports-on-robust-pace-through-april-beef-exports-below-year-ago-1

While navigating some supply and economic headwinds in muscle cut volumes, the underlying value and demand across our pr...
06/18/2026

While navigating some supply and economic headwinds in muscle cut volumes, the underlying value and demand across our primary North American and Asian markets remain highly resilient!
Core Market Highlights:
Korea: Though April volume dipped 14% (20,206 mt), total export value exceeded $200 million for the second month in a row—demonstrating the exceptional premium pricing power of U.S. beef.
Central America: Despite slightly lower year-to-date volume, overall export value rose a stellar 15% to $81.3 million, driven by strong value growth in Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Mexico: Total January–April shipments held steady in volume while growing 6% in value, reaching a total of $464.9 million.
Japan: Total January–April exports reached 74,959 mt, valued at $577 million
Read more:
https://usmef.org/news/u-s-pork-exports-on-robust-pace-through-april-beef-exports-below-year-ago-1

06/17/2026

U.S. beef continues to solidify its footprint across key Asian hubs, showcasing strong rebounds and unparalleled market share!
The Highlights:
Taiwan Dominance: April exports climbed 9% in volume and 3% in value ($55.8M). Year-to-date, value is up 11% to $224.2 million. Crucially, the U.S. continues to dominate the premium market, capturing two-thirds of Taiwan’s entire chilled beef import market!
ASEAN Region Rebound: April shipments skyrocketed 48% in volume and 50% in value (just under $30M). This explosive growth was driven by an impressive rebound in Indonesia (reaching its highest levels since December) and strengthening demand in Vietnam (hitting its highest point since October).
Read more: https://usmef.org/news/u-s-pork-exports-on-robust-pace-through-april-beef-exports-below-year-ago-1

06/17/2026

U.S. pork exports to our leading market, Mexico, are setting a historic, record-breaking pace!
The Numbers:
April Results: Robust shipments of 94,538 mt (up 3%), with value climbing 7% to $211.4 million.
Year-to-Date: January–April totals hit 403,675 mt (up 5%), bringing the total export value to just under $900 million (up 8%)!
Variety Meats: Pork variety meat shipments to Mexico rose 6% in volume to 58,713 mt, valued at $104.3 million (up 8%).
Trade Update: Looking ahead, May data will reflect a temporary disruption in the variety meat trade due to sudden market restrictions. As of June 8, Mexico has narrowed these import restrictions exclusively to products sourced from farms in Iowa and Texas. USMEF is actively working with the USDA to lift these remaining statewide restrictions following a second round of PRV testing and final reporting this week.
Read more: https://usmef.org/news/u-s-pork-exports-on-robust-pace-through-april-beef-exports-below-year-ago-1

Meet Victoria, USMEF Summer Intern!Victoria is entering her senior year at Colorado State University pursuing a degree i...
06/17/2026

Meet Victoria, USMEF Summer Intern!
Victoria is entering her senior year at Colorado State University pursuing a degree in Livestock Business Management. She has a strong passion for agricultural economics, policy, and international trade. During her three years at CSU, Victoria has traveled to Washington, D.C. with the Colorado Pork Producers Council, participated in the NextGen Leaders in Food and Agriculture cohort, and worked closely with CSU Extension. When she isn't focused on work or school, Victoria enjoys rock climbing, cooking, and spending time with friends.
Colorado State University

06/16/2026

April proved to be a slower month for U.S. lamb muscle cuts, but a strong start to the year keeps the overall four-month trajectory in positive territory!
The April Breakdown:
Volume: 231 mt (down 10% from a year ago).
Value: $1.2 million (down 16%).
Year-to-Date (Jan–Apr) Resilience: Despite the April dip, cumulative January–April exports remain ahead of the 2025 pace:
Volume: 1,042 mt (up 4%).
Value: $5.7 million (up 3%).
Market Insights:
Growth Drivers: The year-to-date gains have been primarily led by solid growth in the Bahamas, Netherlands Antilles, and the Leeward-Windward Islands.
Shifting Trends: Shipments to Mexico have trended lower in 2026 following a massive year in 2025, which saw the highest export levels since 2014. Additionally, no exports have been reported to Canada yet this year, compared to 233 mt in 2025.
Read more: https://usmef.org/news/u-s-pork-exports-on-robust-pace-through-april-beef-exports-below-year-ago-1

06/16/2026

April was another powerful month for U.S. pork exports, driven by widespread growth across Asian and Western Hemisphere markets!
The April Breakdown:
Volume: 257,212 metric tons—up 8% (nearly 20,000 mt) from last year!
Value: Rose 6% to $718.1 million.
Global Growth Drivers: This strong month was fueled by gains in Mexico, Japan, the Dominican Republic, Central America, and the Philippines. Exports also saw significant growth compared to the low volumes posted last year in China and Canada.
Record-Setting Pace: From January through April, pork exports are tracking 4% ahead of last year's pace in both volume (1.04 million mt) and value ($2.89 billion)! In fact, this four-month value total sits just ahead of the same period in 2024—the year that went on to set the all-time annual value record.
Read more: https://usmef.org/news/u-s-pork-exports-on-robust-pace-through-april-beef-exports-below-year-ago-1

06/16/2026

April was a month of navigating challenges for U.S. beef, but the underlying global demand remains strong despite tight supplies and economic headwinds.
The April Snapshot:
Volume: 89,783 mt (down 11% from a year ago).
Value: $780.6 million (down 5%).
Regional Growth: Despite the overall dip, shipments trended higher to Taiwan and Egypt, with significant increases seen in the Caribbean, ASEAN regions, and Peru.
While the April results still reflected a near-total lockout in the China market, there is reason for optimism. When excluding China from the year-to-date results:
Volume is up slightly (+0.3%).
Value has increased 7%!
Read more:
https://usmef.org/news/u-s-pork-exports-on-robust-pace-through-april-beef-exports-below-year-ago-1

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