Coming off a record-breaking performance in 2021, U.S. beef exports remained red-hot in January, according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation.
Beef exports totaled 119,066 metric tons, up 13% from a year ago, while value soared 57% to $1.03 billion dollars.
This was the third-highest value total on record – trailing only August and November of last year.
Export value per head of fed slaughter set a new record, exceeding $500 for the first time.
