US beef exports to Central America trend lower - USMEF
Export value increased 14%Although March beef exports to Central America trended lower in volume (1,751 mt, down 15%), according to data released by USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
However, export value still increased 14% to $15.3 million.
Led by robust growth in leading market Guatemala and Panama, first quarter exports to the region increased 4% year-over-year to 5,708 mt, while value climbed 15% to $42.5 million.