U.S. beef and pork exports opened 2021 below the large volumes posted a year ago, according to January data released by USDA and compiled by USMEF.

U.S. pork exports reached nearly 3 million metric tons in 2020, topping the 2019 record by 11%.

2020 pork exports top previous annual record.

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Seng was awarded for his contributions toward the development of trade between Japan and the United States as CEO of the United States Meat Export Federation.

Beef exports dropped well below year-ago levels and recorded the lowest monthly volume in 10 years.

First quarter beef exports also on record pace, says USMEF.

May exports of U.S. pork and beef were steady with last year’s strong volumes and increased year-over-year in value.