USMEF Board Of Directors Meeting & International Buyers Conference, May 2...
Brochure and Registration Form USMEF International Buyers Conference Product Showcase Registration Kit Unofficial Translation of NOM - NMX-FF-081-SCFI-2003
Newly Published Mexican Norm Applicable to Pork Products, Carcasses, and Pork Fresh-grading.
Japan
Japan’s Beef Imports Continue Recovery
In February, Japan imported 45,751 metric tons (mt) of beef, 50.2 percent more than February 2002, according to Japanese government statistics. The U.S. provided 21,421 mt of the total, Australia, 21,861 mt. Imports of U.S. product were 36.8 percent higher than February 2002, and U.S. chilled beef imports were 35.6 percent higher at 7,972 mt. Japan’s January inventory was 101,741 mt, 31.5 percent down from a year earlier.
Traders report to USMEF-Japan that beef retail sales in March are up 10-35 percent over a year ago and approaching pre-BSE levels. USMEF expects its U.S. beef spring campaign (the second “Aisareru” Beef Campaign), which started on March 15, will increase U.S. beef sales.
Japan’s Pork Imports Continue Slide In February
In February, Japan imported 48,232 metric tons (mt) of pork, 16.9 percent less than February 2002, according to Japanese government statistics. The U.S. provided 18,952 mt of the total, Canada, 12,004 mt and Denmark, 10,059 mt. Imports of U.S. product were 6.8 percent lower than February 2002, and U.S. chilled pork imports were 15.4 percent lower at 9,083 mt. Japan’s January pork inventory was 153,273 mt, 8.7 percent up from a year earlier.