November beef exports to Central America climb - USMEF

Exports to Guatemala to reach record highs
calendar icon 17 December 2024
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Larger shipments to Guatemala and Panama fuelled a 7% increase in October beef exports to Central America, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).

Export value climbed 14% to $17 million. 

Through the first 10 months of the year, exports to the region increased 5% in volume (17,901 mt) and 10% in value ($131.9 million). 

Exports to Guatemala are expected to be record-large for the second consecutive year.

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