US beef exports to Egypt climb 70% - USMEF
Export value climbed 81% to $6.6 million
30 January 2025
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By: November beef exports to Egypt, a critical destination for US livers and other variety meat, increased 70% from a year ago to 3,955 mt, the highest since 2022, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Export value climbed 81% to $6.6 million.
This pushed November shipments to the Middle East 40% above a year ago, despite a severe decline to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to an impasse over halal certification.
This obstacle has been temporarily resolved but regaining full access to the UAE remains a top priority for the U.S. industry. November shipments to Qatar were the highest since 2011 at 362 mt, up 59% from a year ago, while value was record-high at $4.3 million.
Through November, beef shipments to the Middle East region increased 25% in volume (49,901 mt) and 17% in value (215.8 million).
This included a 24% increase to Egypt, where exports reached 36,233 mt, while value was up 7% to $58.3 million.
