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U.S. Pork Exports Show Progress During Past Year
USAgNet - 02/22/2017

At year-end 2016, U.S. pork exports showed impressive progress following a challenging 2015. About 5.1 billion pounds of pork and pork variety meats valued at $5.94 billion dollars were exported, up 8 percent and 7 percent respectively from the previous year.

"We saw a strong 2016 for U.S. pork exports, but we still face challenges with increased global competition and a stronger U.S. dollar," said Becca Nepple, vice president of international marketing for the Pork Checkoff. "The Checkoff is committed to bolstering its partnership with international customers through additional funding of in-country promotions of U.S. pork with the U.S. Meat Export Federation." On average, U.S. pork and pork variety meat exports accounted for 25.8 percent of total pork production in 2016. Export value returned an average $50.20 per head back to producers. During 2016, more than 100 countries around the world imported U.S. pork.

With more pork available in the U.S., the National Pork Board recently approved an increase of 12.7 percent in funding for 2017 export market activities. This financial commitment translates into tangible marketing activities that increase U.S. pork exports to emerging and developing markets.


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