Taiwanese demand for US beef improves - USMEF
The US is Taiwan's largest supplier of chilled beefAfter a slow start to the year, Taiwan’s demand for US beef fared better in the second and third quarters, and October exports totalled 4,923 mt, up 10% from a year ago, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Export value increased 17% to $54.6 million.
This performance pushed January-October volume to Taiwan to 53,004 mt, down 6% from last year’s record pace, while value was down 17% to $539.5 million.
The United States continues to be the dominant supplier of chilled beef to Taiwan, capturing 76% of the chilled import market.