Exports of U.S. beef and pork trended higher year-over-year in March, according to data released by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) last week.

Taiwan, Mexico and Central America fueled March beef export growth.

March beef exports totaled 109,330 metric tons, up 1% from a year ago, while export value reached $922 million — up 4% and the highest since June 2024. Export value per head of fed slaughter was the seventh highest on ...