US pork exports to South Korea regain late-year momentum
Shipments trail 2024 despite gains in second half
12 March 2026
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By: After a slow start to the year, pork exports to South Korea regained momentum in the second half, posting year-over-year gains in six consecutive months, according to year-end data released by USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Full-year export volume to Korea was down 4% from 2024 at 206,631 mt, while value was 8% below the 2024 record at $667.1 million.
