date:Aug 08, 2013
ued closure of the Russian market, but we are seeing positive signs from key markets, including Japan and Mexico, that are vital trading partners for our industry, said Philip Seng, USMEF president and CEO.
Pork exports to Mexico lifted the first-half total nearly even with the record pace set in 2012 as exports advanced 20 percent in June. Other top pork export growth markets in June (by volume) were Japan (+4 percent), China/Hong Kong (+15 percent), Central/South America (+54 percent; mainly