U.S. pork exports, which posted a strong finish in 2022, maintained momentum in January, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). Meanwhile, U.S. beef exports were re­cord-breaking in 2022 but slowed late in the year. This trend continued in January, as shipments were well below the large totals from a year ago.


January pork exports totaled 236,767 metric tons (mt), up 13% year-over-year, while export value...