Global demand for U.S. beef continues to soar

February was another big month for beef exports.

US Meat Export Federation president and CEO Dan Halstrom says China continues to play a big role in exports, but that’s not the only story.  “Taiwan is up significant year-over-year and that’s mainly chilled beef,” he says.  “Central America’s region is up, led by Guatemala and Panama.  Look at South America – the Colombian market is strong. The Caribbean market is strong.”  In just two months beef export value is nearly $2 billion.  February beef exports are up 5% in volume year-over-year, while value has jumped 35%.

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