US April pork exports to Central America soar – USMEF

Led by outstanding results in Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and El Salvador, April pork exports to Central America soared 50% from a year ago, according to data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF.

Exports rose to 14,769 mt, the fifth highest on record, while export value jumped 55% to $44.2 million – fourth highest on record.

Through April, exports to the region raced to a record pace at 52,450 mt, up 28% from a year ago, with value up 37% to $159.1 million.

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