ANALYSIS: Shifting Trade Dynamics and Increased Competition Weigh on August US Pork Exports
According to the latest USDA data, total US pork exports for August 2026 reached 515,878 K-lbs., declining 2.4% month over month (MOM) and 4.9% year over year (YOY) and is now among the lowest volumes for the month of August in the last 3 years. Exports to Mexico, the largest destination for US pork, decreased 3.4% MOM and 11.1% YOY. Shipments to Japan declined 21.6% MOM and 5.4% YOY. South Korea recorded a 5.0% MOM increase, although volumes were 6.7% lower...
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