Weekly USMEF Audio Report: Pork Exports Close Third Quarter with Positive Momentum...

Nov. 17, 2009 -  September pork plus pork variety meat exports reached nearly 340 million pounds valued at about $348 million - their highest level since April. While pork exports still trail last year’s record pace, some very positive signs have emerged in recent weeks. USMEF Economist Erin Daley offers her analysis of the current export trends in key markets.

Complete export statistics are available online.

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The U.S. Meat Export Federation (www.USMEF.org) is the trade association responsible for developing international markets for the U.S. red meat industry and is funded by USDA, exporting companies, and the beef, pork, corn and soybean checkoff programs.

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