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ANALYSIS: Mexico Anchors US Pork Exports Despite November Volume Pullback
Recently released US pork export data from the USDA show that November 2025 pork exports totaled 613,099.6 K-lbs, declining 3.0% month-over-month (MOM) from October and 4.9% year-over-year (YOY). The softer performance reflects a combination of weaker Asian demand, lingering tariff-related headwinds, and potential reporting cadence effects tied to fewer available workdays.
Mexico remained the cornerstone of US export demand at 267,205.8 K-lbs, despite a 7.9% MOM pullback, as some Mexican importers exercised caution amid trade-related uncertainty at the time, even with the...
ANALYSIS: US Pork Exports Surge to Decade-High in October 2025
US pork exports totaled 632.2 million pounds in October 2025, marking the largest monthly export volume since March, 2025. In aggregate, total US pork exports increased about 7.6% compared to October 2024. From a historical perspective, export volumes show October 2025 at a decade-high level for the month, surpassing all prior October readings dating back to 2016. Volumes also ran roughly 16% above the 10-year average, underscoring elevated current demand levels versus historical norms.
Mexico remains the dominant market, posting record monthly exports with volumes soaring approximately...
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