November beef exports to Central America climb - USMEF
Exports to Guatemala to reach record highsLarger shipments to Guatemala and Panama fuelled a 7% increase in October beef exports to Central America, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Export value climbed 14% to $17 million.
Through the first 10 months of the year, exports to the region increased 5% in volume (17,901 mt) and 10% in value ($131.9 million).
Exports to Guatemala are expected to be record-large for the second consecutive year.