China is a stumbling block
America exports more pork
Pork exports in the United States increased by an average of 5% in the first 2017 months of 13, compared to last year. The sixth month also shows an increase, although it is a lot smaller.
In the month of June, the United States exported 152.071 tons of pork. That is 4.405 tons more than a year ago, an increase of 3%. However, that was the smallest growth in the past 6 months. It is not surprising that this growth was a lot smaller. The number of slaughters is much lower in the summer.
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China is a stumbling block
The Biggest Challenge for US Pork Exports remains China† Pig prices in that country have fallen quite a bit and as a result, domestic producers have rapidly ramped up production.
The stricter environmental measures also ensure that the country can produce more itself. The export to China amounted to 12.611 tons in June. That is 8.295 tons less than last year, a sharp decrease of no less than 39,7%.
Mexico prominent
Neighboring Mexico is by far the largest buyer of US pork. Total exports to Mexico in June amounted to 51.764 tons. That is 18,3% more than in the same period last year.
Exports to Japan, the second largest pork market in the US, are less than 30.000 tons. That is 43% less than the country previously imported. In contrast, the value of US pig exports to Japan was much higher at $121,8 million versus $103,9 million from Mexico.
Kimberly Baker
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