April Pork Exports Remain Strong
US - April exports of US pork were up slightly in volume (183,618 metric tons) from a year ago and four per cent higher in value ($509.2 million), keeping 2012 exports ahead of 2011’s record pace. Through the first four months of the year, pork exports stand six per cent higher than last year in volume (781,676 metric tons) and 16 per cent higher in value ($2.17 billion), according to statistics released by the USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).