Japan leads for US beef exports - USMEF
Exports down 11% year-on-year though
26 April 2024
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By: While Japan is the leading volume destination for US beef in 2024, exports through February were down 11% year-over-year to 41,280 mt, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Export value was down 2% to $301.2 million.
Beef variety meats – mostly tongues and skirts – are a bright spot in Japan, with export volume up 4% to 7,284 mt and value climbing 22% to just under $10 million.
