US June pork exports to leading market Mexico climbed 19% from a year ago to 85,853 mt, while value increased 8% to $179.4 million, according to data released by the US Department of Agriculture and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation. 

These results kept first-half exports on a record-shattering pace at 532,934 mt, up 14% from a year ago, while value increased 21% to $1.07 billion. 

Pork variety meat exports to Mexico have strengthened even more dramatically in 2023. Through June, variety meat shipments increased 49% to 77,818 mt, valued at $136.6 million (up 43%).