Beef exports hit 5-year low

Exports of U.S. pork bounced back in June, finishing the first half of 2025 on a high note, while beef export volume was the lowest in five years, according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

June pork exports totaled 239,304 metric tons, up 7% from a year ago, while value increased 3.5% to $682.6 million.

For the first half of the year, pork exports were...